Ketan Swali

[Bill Davies 2Participant @billdavies2]

The local news in Wales mentions two men dead from a helicopter crash at Trawsfynyyd, North Wales. They are named as Ketan Swali and Sheetal Swali. Sadly, these match the directors of Arc Euro Trade, which was wound up in March this year. So sad that Ketan, always a helpful man, had so little of his retirement, and the other man, perhaps his brother too. My condolences to both their families.

Bill

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

A bit early to be certain but most news reports have it as a light aircraft not a helicopter. Sheetal was/is Ketan’s wife.

He had taken up flying in his retirement and got his PPL over a year ago

[southernchapParticipant @southernchap]

Bloody Norah.

If it is them (and it seems like it would be a fair old coincidence if it wasn’t), then that’s such a shame.

[Robert Atkinson 2Participant @robertatkinson2]

Very sad news.
The aircraft involved was fixed wing. A Piper PA-28 Warrior G-BOMY

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/576901

Robert.

 

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

The ages are correct, and one source gave a correct middle name for Sheetal.

I’m hoping it isn’t them, but I fear it must be. It seems the plane took off from tatenhill, less than five miles from where I used to live.

I’ve had so much help and support from Ketan over the years.

Neil

[Mark RandParticipant @markrand96270]

Oh Shit! That’s sad.

[Dave SParticipant @daves59043]

🙁

[noel shelleyParticipant @noelshelley55608]

I have fond memories Ketan and John stevenson at the Midland making a unique pattern for another friend who is also departed. Ketan was a very kind and helpful man with whom I struck up a friendship – this is tragic news. I hope it is not true but I fear the worst. May the Good Lord rest their souls.  Noel.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Gutted

He was such a decent man.

MichaelG.

[Grindstone CowboyParticipant @grindstonecowboy]

That is so sad.My condolences to the family.

Rob

[Russell EberhardtParticipant @russelleberhardt48058]

Very sad.  Ketan was always so free with helpful advise.

Russell

[Ches Green UKParticipant @chesgreenuk]

Terrible news.

Ketan served the hobby with class and humility, no doubt fully supported by his wife.

Sincere condolences to his family.

Ches

[Bill Davies 2Participant @billdavies2]

Yes, Russell, I mixed it up with another accident. Too much scrolling. Sad that Sheetan was his wife, as RusselB has said, just tragic.

Bill

[peak4Participant @peak4]

A great shame, it doesn’t seem that long ago we were nattering on the phone.
A chap for whom I had a great deal of respect.

Bill

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

I’m still coming to terms with it. I knew Ketan well before getting involved with MEW, but got to know him much better. He and John Stevenson helped me find my feet.

It’s terribly sad for their family, especially their daughters.

Neil

[howardbParticipant @howardb]

Unfortunately confirmed.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/two-killed-welsh-plane-crash-34480343

I dealt with him personally as a guinea pig for shipping parcels to european destinations developing the delivery duty paid system.

Lovely guy to deal with – so sad he’s gone like this.

[Nigel Graham 2Participant @nigelgraham2]

Awful news.

My thoughts are with the family.

[jimmy bParticipant @jimmyb]

As others have said,  gutted to hear this.

 

My condolences to the family.

 

Jimb

[DiogenesParticipant @diogenes]

That is tragic – so sorry to hear that news…

[Dave WoottonParticipant @davewootton]

Shocked and saddened to hear this news, Ketan was an absolute gentleman, likeable and helpful.

My thoughts are with his family and daughter.

[IanTParticipant @iant]

Very sad to hear this – Arc Euro were my favourite online tool ‘shop’ and Ketan was always very helpful.

I’m sure their family will miss them both greatly.

 

Regards,

 

IanT

[Nicholas FarrParticipant @nicholasfarr14254]

Hi, my condolences also go to his family. Yes Ketan was a very good person, and I never had any problems with the things he sold me over the years, very sad news indeed.

Regards Nick.

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

I have just spoken with Ketan’s daughter and as we feared it was him and his wife that perished. She has also been in contact with Neil. More to follow.

She thanks everyone for the kind comments posted here.

[Nicholas FarrParticipant @nicholasfarr14254]

Thanks JasonB for letting us know.

Regards Nick.

[HollowpointParticipant @hollowpoint]

Very sad to hear that. I never actually met Ketan in person but spoke with him on here and through email many times. He was always polite and obviously well liked and respected.

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