Idahoan58 Posted May 20, 2019 #226 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) On 5/18/2019 at 10:44 PM, idahospud said: We are staying on for the next cruise so we didn't get off the ship. We enjoyed our private yacht day instead. Maybe someone else can chime in on that. We got off at 8am and didn’t see any media. Edited May 20, 2019 by Idahoan58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted May 21, 2019 #227 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Another Taquan Air float plane crashed yesterday afternoon killing the pilot and one passenger. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2019/05/21/coast-guard-taquan-air-flight-with-two-aboard-crashes-in-southeast/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneStarr Posted May 21, 2019 #228 Share Posted May 21, 2019 14 minutes ago, karatemom2 said: Another Taquan Air float plane crashed yesterday afternoon killing the pilot and one passenger. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2019/05/21/coast-guard-taquan-air-flight-with-two-aboard-crashes-in-southeast/ How terrible and scary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted May 21, 2019 #229 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Another update on the latest crash - the passenger was a young epidemiologist working with the Native population on her first float plane flight. Just incredibly sad! Taquan Air has suspended all flights of any nature now as well it should. https://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Float-plane-crash-reported-near-Metlakatla-Coast-Guard-responding-510192071.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted May 21, 2019 #230 Share Posted May 21, 2019 This is very very sad. I just can't believe another accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare oskidunker Posted May 21, 2019 #231 Share Posted May 21, 2019 This company should get their license suspended or train their pilots better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrma Posted May 21, 2019 #232 Share Posted May 21, 2019 What a terrible thing to say when he's been a pilot with them for years and we all loved him. Does that mean if you are in an accident; you should get better driving skills? Anyone can have an accident. Have some compassion for his loved one and the excellent company he worked for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrma Posted May 21, 2019 #233 Share Posted May 21, 2019 3 hours ago, karatemom2 said: Another Taquan Air float plane crashed yesterday afternoon killing the pilot and one passenger. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2019/05/21/coast-guard-taquan-air-flight-with-two-aboard-crashes-in-southeast/ Just reading old posts now; how terrible; my sincere sympathy to the family and company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare oskidunker Posted May 21, 2019 #234 Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, burrma said: What a terrible thing to say when he's been a pilot with them for years and we all loved him. Does that mean if you are in an accident; you should get better driving skills? Anyone can have an accident. Have some compassion for his loved one and the excellent company he worked for. This company has had two crashes in a matter of several weeks. Two different pilots. One ok, two something needs to be investigated. I certainly am sorry and feel bad for the families. I’m sure the pilot you knew was a great person and a good pilot. I am not saying it was his fault. The faa will make a determination which could take some time. I would not risk my family with this air carrier. Edited May 21, 2019 by oskidunker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petefoss Posted May 22, 2019 #235 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I have a video from two summers ago when a Taquan plane landed between our ship and the shore. Seemed a bit tight to me to land there rather than on the outside of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiserkenn Posted May 22, 2019 #236 Share Posted May 22, 2019 17 hours ago, oskidunker said: This company has had two crashes in a matter of several weeks. Two different pilots. One ok, two something needs to be investigated. I certainly am sorry and feel bad for the families. I’m sure the pilot you knew was a great person and a good pilot. I am not saying it was his fault. The faa will make a determination which could take some time. I would not risk my family with this air carrier. I agree about being cautious. I am going to give it time. I am not planning any float plane trips, soon. But, I must say, having flown with Taquan Air, two different times, they were great. They have a nice facility, where they do a safety briefing. Both pilots I had were kind, considerate, cautious, conservative in flying maneuvers, and just first rate in every way. i am so sorry for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted May 22, 2019 #237 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Unfortunately accidents happen in air travel. Taquan Air is experiencing some rough waters for sure. The NTSB and other government agencies will investigate what caused both crashes so we need to remain patient while they determine the causes and if anyone is to be held accountable. It is good that Taquan Air has suspended all operations until the investigation is completed demonstrating their accountability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted May 23, 2019 #238 Share Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, satxdiver said: Unfortunately accidents happen in air travel. Taquan Air is experiencing some rough waters for sure. The NTSB and other government agencies will investigate what caused both crashes so we need to remain patient while they determine the causes and if anyone is to be held accountable. It is good that Taquan Air has suspended all operations until the investigation is completed demonstrating their accountability. Just read a news story this morning that the Taquan pilot said he had descended and maneuvered to show his passengers a waterfall, then saw a flash of light on the right side which was the other plane. So tragic. Edited May 23, 2019 by sunsetbeachgal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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