Piper Crash into Sydney Park: ATC Audio Captures Emergency Search For Crashed Plane

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This video presents the critical ATC communications during an engine failure incident involving a Piper PA-28-181 Archer II (Registration: VH-TVP) near Bankstown Airport, Sydney, NSW, Australia on August 22, 2024.
Key moments include:
1. VH-TVP declaring MAYDAY due to engine failure
2. ATC acknowledging the emergency and requesting updates
3. Coordination with emergency services
4. PolyAir 22 (police helicopter) joining the search effort
5. Confirmation of VH-TVP's forced landing in Terone sports park
This condensed audio captures the exchanges between ATC, VH-TVP (Piper-28 flight), and other aircrafts as they manage the sudden engine failure situation. It showcases the rapid decision-making, clear communication, and coordination during a critical situation at a busy metropolitan airport.
This video aims to provide insights into ATC procedures, pilot responses, and emergency services coordination during unexpected incidents after takeoff. We commend the young pilot, ATC, ground crew, and emergency responders for their effective handling of this challenging situation, which resulted in no fatalities and only minor injuries.
This video is intended for educational purposes within the aviation community. We aim to provide awareness and safety in general aviation.
Sources: LiveATC.net, OpenstreetMap
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[@QFWP]

It's not PolyAir, its PolAir (Police Helicopter)

[@ATCSpotlight]

Thanks for letting me know! I was on the fence for this issue and couldn't decide what to go with. I appreciate that!

[@petermiddo]

And when they referred to "Company" when talking to Pol-Air, I expect they were referring to the New South Wales Police, particularly their Air Wing

[@johno9507]

I drove past this the other day, I was wondering what the police chopper was doing. 🇦🇺

[@ATCSpotlight]

This isn't something you see everyday indeed!