Rare whogo Posted January 26, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 26, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted January 26, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Wow that is exciting, good for the Veendam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 26, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 26, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwant2BatC Posted January 26, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 26, 2015 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 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 26, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 26, 2015 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 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks! for the intel http://www.kitv.com/news/pilot-expected-to-ditch-off-maui/30916578 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted January 26, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 26, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwant2BatC Posted January 26, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Nice plug for the Veendam just now on the news! So glad all were safe. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 26, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 26, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 26, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Nice to hear! Thanks whogo for letting us know. great pics Copper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 26, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Glad that the Veendam was close to rescue the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted January 26, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks for letting us know. Very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hflors Posted January 26, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 26, 2015 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTcruisenut Posted January 26, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 26, 2015 here is the video http://www.dvidshub.net/video/388574/pilot-safe-after-ditching-253-miles-maui#.VMZWEEfF-Um Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted January 26, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thank you for the pictures. Great explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defnjeb Posted January 26, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 26, 2015 here is the video http://www.dvidshub.net/video/388574/pilot-safe-after-ditching-253-miles-maui#.VMZWEEfF-Um Amazing video coverage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted January 26, 2015 #16 Share Posted January 26, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igraf Posted January 26, 2015 #17 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 26, 2015 #18 Share Posted January 26, 2015 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted January 26, 2015 #19 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Just amazing video! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinjudy Posted January 26, 2015 #20 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Amazing to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxie99 Posted January 26, 2015 #21 Share Posted January 26, 2015 holy s__t, that video made me tear up,, absolutely amazing video, and the fact our veendam was so close-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutensteve Posted January 26, 2015 #22 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Amazing rescue ... glad everything worked out so well. Thanks for all the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsby Posted January 26, 2015 #23 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Wow.....that was amazing......!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigianne Posted January 26, 2015 #24 Share Posted January 26, 2015 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted January 26, 2015 #25 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Amazing..... great video and thanks for the photos, Copper. They're outstanding. WELL DONE Officers and Crew of Veendam. We're proud of you !! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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