It’s clear that formation flying is a risky business, and this accident is just another example. From a risk-versus-reward perspective, the risk is death, while the reward is pulling off something daring with friends and living to tell the tale, earning some cool points. For the average person, it’s best to leave formation flying to the sharp, young pilots handling heavy, high-speed jets.
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/562838
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/562837
VH-EWS RV-7
A Van's RV-7 crashed in a forest near Wedderburn Airport (YWBN), Wedderburn, New South Wales, following a mid-air collision with another Van's RV-7 that landed safely. The sole pilot (and owner/builder) perished, and the aircraft was destroyed. The pilots were part of four aircraft of the Freedom Formation Display Team.
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VH-NMG RV-7A
Van's RV-7A, VH-NMG, experienced a mid-air collision with Van's RV-7, VH-EWS, when approaching Wedderburn Airport (YWBN), Wedderburn, New South Wales. The Van's RV-7A landed safely at runway 35. The pilots were part of four aircraft of the Freedom Formation Display Team.
