Veendam rescue excitement, January 25, 2015

[whogo]

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } Bit of excitement before dinner. Cruise director Mario made the announcement that we would be aiding the Coast Guard in a rescue mission. More motion was expected while stopped and we were asked to return to our cabins and stay seated. The outside decks were closed off. It was announced before 5:30 that a rescued man was safe aboard a tender which was returning to the Veendam. We could see a parachute rising from the water to starboard, I assume the man had crashed his ultra-light aircraft.

[PathfinderEss]

Wow that is exciting, good for the Veendam.

[Copper10-8]

Bravo Zulu Capt. van der Wal and VEDM crew! That's three assists/rescues by 3 different HAL ships in about 3 weeks this month

[Iwant2BatC]

Honolulu news is reporting two different private a/c ran into difficulties and crashed into the ocean. One was near Maui with one person on board and the other off Barber Point on Oahu had four people. I believe all have been rescued. One ran out of fuel and the other had mechanical issues. B

 

 

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[Copper10-8]

Honolulu news is reporting two different private a/c ran into difficulties and crashed into the ocean. One was near Maui with one person on board and the other off Barber Point on Oahu had four people. I believe all have been rescued. One ran out of fuel and the other had mechanical issues. B

 

 

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Thanks! for the intel

 

http://www.kitv.com/news/pilot-expected-to-ditch-off-maui/30916578

[cr8tiv1]

Here's the link to the the story.

 

http://m.kcra.com/news/tracy-pilot-runs-out-of-fuel-headed-to-maui-rescued-by-ship/30917638

 

Glad an HAL ship was nearby. I don't understand how a small plane can miss the mark by so much. Don't they do their homework (former math teacher)? The last plane ditch in October 2011 missed the Big Island by 13 miles!

 

I have to admit that the trade winds have been pretty strong the past few days.

[Iwant2BatC]

Nice plug for the Veendam just now on the news! So glad all were safe.

 

 

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[Copper10-8]

Cirrus Airframe Parachute System; probably saved that pilot's life, or at least made for a softer, more stable landing in the open ocean

 

 

Cirrus SR-22

 

 

CAPS

[kazu]

Nice to hear! Thanks whogo for letting us know.

 

great pics Copper!

[Krazy Kruizers]

Glad that the Veendam was close to rescue the man.

[puppycanducruise]

Thanks for letting us know. Very interesting.

[Hflors]

Cirrus Airframe Parachute System; probably saved that pilot's life, or at least made for a softer, more stable landing in the open ocean

 

 

Cirrus SR-22

 

 

CAPS

 

Too bad they can't attach a parachute like this to commercial planes!

[VTcruisenut]

here is the video

 

http://www.dvidshub.net/video/388574/pilot-safe-after-ditching-253-miles-maui#.VMZWEEfF-Um

[summer slope]

Thank you for the pictures. Great explanation.

[defnjeb]

here is the video

 

http://www.dvidshub.net/video/388574/pilot-safe-after-ditching-253-miles-maui#.VMZWEEfF-Um

 

Amazing video coverage!

[IRL_Joanie]

here is the video

 

http://www.dvidshub.net/video/388574/pilot-safe-after-ditching-253-miles-maui#.VMZWEEfF-Um

 

WOW!! Talk about being riveted!! Thank you so much for the video link!!

 

Way To Go to all the Veendam Officers and Crew for a successful rescue!!

 

Joanie

[igraf]

The plane was being ferried (flown) from California with extra fuel tanks. The pilot had ditch, not because he ran out of fuel, but because the fuel tank valves failed to operate. Navigation was not an issue.

 

igraf

 

 

 

 

 

... I don't understand how a small plane can miss the mark by so much. Don't they do their homework (former math teacher)? The last plane ditch in October 2011 missed the Big Island by 13 miles!

 

I have to admit that the trade winds have been pretty strong the past few days.

Edited January 26, 2015 by igraf

[Copper10-8]

Thanks for the video link VTcruisenut! THat aircraft was going nose down to the drink before that parachute fully deployed

 

Just an awesome job by everyone involved; the pilot of the Cirrus aircraft by being prepared (life vest and life raft), the Coasties out of NAS Barbers Point, Hi (great video capture by the air crewman in the HC-130 Herc), and by the captain and crew of the VEDM, especially the rescue boat crew for a smooth rescue! All those hours drilling paid off here!. Bravo Zulu!

[Vict0riann]

Just amazing video! Thanks.

[cruisinjudy]

Amazing to watch!

[maxie99]

holy s__t, that video made me tear up,, absolutely amazing video, and the fact our veendam was so close--

[nutensteve]

Amazing rescue ... glad everything worked out so well. Thanks for all the information.

[Rowsby]

Wow.....that was amazing......!!!

[gigianne]

Copper - not that the Captain and crew would want/need any recognition - but, do they ever get it in the form of a certificate or plaque?

[sail7seas]

Amazing..... great video and thanks for the photos, Copper. They're outstanding.

 

WELL DONE Officers and Crew of Veendam. We're proud of you !! :)