Qantas pilot dies aged just 30 as tributes pour in for ‘super human’ | World | News

A promising young Australian pilot has tragically died at the age of 30 leaving his family devastated with heartfelt tributes to the young man.

Harrison Edward Allchin, also known as simply Harry, worked as a pilot for Qantas when he “’suddenly and unexpectedly”, died while on the Gold Coast on October 13.

Harry had been working for the regional airline since 2018 as a first officer prior to the tragedy.

Sharing a touching tribute to her brother, Harry’s sister Brittany said on Facebook that he was “super human”

Brittany had last seen her brother in Sydney a week before his tragic death and wrote: “My little bro, how do we go on without you!”

An outpouring of tributes for the young pilot continued as friends of Allchin said he’d be remembered for his “trademark mullet and silver sunglasses”.

One friend named Bella, who set up a GoFundMe page to help the Allchin’s family added: “’We lost a dear friend, brother and son. Harry was a light in many people’s lives.

“Harry was known for his love for travel, his mates, family and his job.

“The gravity of the loss of our mate will be felt throughout the community and beyond.”

“The pain in our hearts is unbearable. Our best mate, who we were completely and utterly blessed with in this life to be chosen as our brother,” said Brittany.

“The awesome foursome will never be the same, our lives have changed forever. You should be here with us, walking alongside us – making us laugh like you always would you funny b*****d!

“It feels so surreal and strange to be writing this but I just have so much I want to say and I want everyone to know how much of a super human you were Hazza.

“You did more in your 30 years than anyone would in a whole lifetime! You are the epitome of living life to the f***ing fullest!”

Qantaslink had said in a statement that they were “deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Harrison.”

A spokesperson for Qantaslink said: “He was a much-loved member of the QantasLink team and our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time.”

Harry’s GoFundMe page has already surpassed £24,187 ($47,000) of its £25,731 ($50,000).

A fundraiser said: “We are hoping to raise funds so we can give Harry the appropriate send-off he deserves.

“All money raised will be given directly to the Allchin family to aid them in this process.”