Cardiff Emiliano Sala

[Winston Ingram]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-eur...rnsey-46954922

This doesn't sound good

[theonlywayisup]

There is "genuine concern" Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala was on a flight missing off Alderney.

It is feared the Argentine striker was one of two people on board the Piper Malibu, which disappeared near the Casquets lighthouse on Monday night.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-46954922

Doesn't sound good at all. Hope all on board are safe.

[flash]

Puts our wee transfer window worries in perspective. Hopefully it's just a technical thing but doesn't look good.

[Captain Trips]

Missing plane unfortunately these never have a nice ending.

[HH81]

Sounds like he was on the plane.

Can't see much of a chance for them on board if it crashed last night. Hope I am wrong.

[Jim44]

You would think they would know exactly who was on the plane that took off from Nantes. Would passport control/customs not have the information at hand?

[calumhibee1]

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You would think they would know exactly who was on the plane that took off from Nantes. Would passport control/customs not have the information at hand?

I thought that. Surely they know every person that was on that plane?

[Gettin' Auld]

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I thought that. Surely they know every person that was on that plane?

I'm sure that they do, but public announcements rightly have to wait until the next of kin etc have been made aware first.

[nellio]

Devastating news.

Reports indicate he was on board and was on his way back to Cardiff.

I was at Cardiff Newcastle on the weekend, was a season ticket holder for years before moving here. Really upsetting news.

[calumhibee1]

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I'm sure that they do, but public announcements rightly have to wait until the next of kin etc have been made aware first.

True

[JimBHibees]

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I'm sure that they do, but public announcements rightly have to wait until the next of kin etc have been made aware first.

Yes they will know but wont want to be putting anything public until confirmation.

[JimBHibees]

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Devastating news.

Reports indicate he was on board and was on his way back to Cardiff.

I was at Cardiff Newcastle on the weekend, was a season ticket holder for years before moving here. Really upsetting news.

Yes really sad news if true.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

R.I.P.....absolute shame at such an exciting time of his life

[Joe6-2]

Awful, life is so fragile

[hibsbollah]

It's been confirmed? Awful, I watched him a few times and he's a real talent. RIP.

[JimBHibees]

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It's been confirmed? Awful, I watched him a few times and he's a real talent. RIP.

only that he was on the plane I think

[BroxburnHibee]

It's awful. No matter how many times I fly I always find it nerve wracking.

[nellio]

Latest update is that it is no longer a rescue operation. They are just trying to find the aircraft now. Very sad.

[Sir David Gray]

Shocking news only signed for them the other day.

Very sad.

[RoslinInstHibby]

horrific news, my thoughts go out to his (and the other person on board) friends and family.

where does this leave Cardiff? will there be insurance for this type of thing?

[HoboHarry]

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horrific news, my thoughts go out to his (and the other person on board) friends and family.

where does this leave Cardiff? will there be insurance for this type of thing?

I wondered about that myself?

[Callum_62]

Flying single engine, over the channel at night, in winter

Doesn’t seem the most sensible call to me

Odd the 5000 feet thing too - only reason they would be that low is if they were were flying VFR - i hope this isnt a VFR into IMC crash

I suspect that, or icing


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[Hibeesmad]

Really sad news. With this and the Leicester owner in the last few months it’s been a horrible season. Thoughts and prayers with all involved and affected.

[CockneyRebel]

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Flying single engine, over the channel at night, in winter

Doesn’t seem the most sensible call to me

Odd the 5000 feet thing too - only reason they would be that low is if they were were flying VFR - i hope this isnt a VFR into IMC crash

I suspect that, or icing


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You just showing off and waiting for a translation request?

[Callum_62]

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You just showing off and waiting for a translation request?

Visual flight rules into Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Basically flying into conditions where you cant see the ground - which requires extensive training

Im finding hard to believe the pilot wasn’t instrument rated but flying at 5000 is pretty low and a good theory of why he would be that low was to maintain visual with the ground


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[hibeemikey21]

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Visual flight rules into Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Basically flying into conditions where you cant see the ground - which requires extensive training

Im finding hard to believe the pilot wasn’t instrument rated but flying at 5000 is pretty low and a good theory of why he would be that low was to maintain visual with the ground


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How on earth do you “maintain visual” with the ground when the “ground” is the sea and it’s during the night??

[Callum_62]

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How on earth do you “maintain visual” with the ground when the “ground” is the sea and it’s during the night??

Sounds crazy eh but night VFR is a thing - id never do it myself- especially over water.

Im just theorising over why they were cruising at 5000


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[Hibeesmad]

Reports in France claiming that Sala flew from Cardiff to Nantes in the same plane that has gone missing. When he got to Nantes he reportedly told a team mate that he had a bumpy ride and feared for his safety on the return trip.

Astonishing how they went ahead with the flight if true

[Callum_62]

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Reports in France claiming that Sala flew from Cardiff to Nantes in the same plane that has gone missing. When he got to Nantes he reportedly told a team mate that he had a bumpy ride and feared for his safety on the return trip.

Astonishing how they went ahead with the flight if true

Not really - a bumpy ride is not generally a safety issue. Uncomfortable for passengers but almost always a non issue


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[Captain Trips]

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How on earth do you “maintain visual” with the ground when the “ground” is the sea and it’s during the night??

I would "assume" the visuals would be the coastline (lights etc etc) which at 5000 and if clear would be visible. If you lose track of that then you could be in trouble if using the instruments only if not fully trained.