Not nice to read of an accident at this super little strip that has left a (non-flying) pilot or ex-pilot dead.
Sad news.
Moggy
By: The Blue Max - 30th January 2012 at 21:40
Very sad news, RIP Al :(:(
By: Banupa - 30th January 2012 at 17:57
Extremely sad news. Al was a stalwart of the Auster movement for over 30 years, including being a very organiser of Auster Club Fly-ins, whilst also being a Jaguar pilot. Sorely missed by everyone who knew him.
By: Bomberboy - 30th January 2012 at 17:49
Blue Skies & RIP to him and condolences to his family.
I was informed in some detail about this tragic news yesterday.
By: low'n'slow - 30th January 2012 at 16:48
Al Mathie was a highly respected LAA pilot coach and Auster owner. A true enthusiast and a gentleman.
The following has been issued by the LAA, with his wife’s permission.
It is with regret that I must inform you that Al Mathie, an LAA coach, was killed over the weekend. The full circumstance of the accident are being investigated by the AAIB. The accident occured when exiting a Piper L4 Cub with the intent of sending his student solo. I will issue more detail on the accident and guidance in due course.
He’ll be sorely missed.
By: Yak 11 Fan - 30th January 2012 at 12:48
Extremely sad news indeed.
By: EGTC - 30th January 2012 at 12:20
Sad news! It’s hard to understand what has happened when reading that news article.
Very sad though.
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January 30, 2012 at 12:02 pm