kimgriffin 0 #101 August 8, 2005 There's info about the Aug 20th memorial for Egon, Piers, Krystal and Bruno under Bonfire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #102 August 9, 2005 Preliminary NTSB report: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20050805X01171&key=1 NTSB Identification: MIA05FA140 14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation Accident occurred Saturday, July 30, 2005 in Key West, FL Aircraft: Cessna 172S, registration: N65982 Injuries: 4 Fatal. This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. On July 30, 2005, about 2119 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N65982, registered to MFH Leasing, Inc., operated by Epic Aviation, Inc., crashed in the Straits of Florida shortly after takeoff from Key West International Airport, Key West, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR part 91 personal flight from Key West International Airport (KEYW), to The Florida Keys Marathon Airport (KMTH), Marathon, Florida. The airplane was destroyed, and the commercial-rated pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated about 2118, from Key West International Airport. The U.S. Coast Guard (U.S.C.G.) was notified that evening of a boater hearing a loud sound and seeing a flash of light. The U.S.C.G. sent a boat and investigated the area but personnel on the boat noted nearby thunderstorms with lightning. Additionally, the evening of the accident a ramp search of the Key West International Airport was performed; there were no reported discrepancies. The following morning at 0813, a boater contacted the U.S.C.G. and reported seeing a wing sticking out of the water. The U.S.C.G. responded, secured the wing, and initiated a search for the wreckage, part of which was found on August 2, 2005. The recovered wreckage so far consists of the empennage with attached horizontal stabilizers, elevators, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. A portion of the pilot seat, and other small debris has been collected and secured. According to the manager of the Key West International Airport, a security camera on the airport captured images of the airplane taxiing and departing which occurred at approximately 2118. According to preliminary air traffic control information, an occupant of the aircraft established contact with the Key West approach control at 2118:55, and requested VFR flight following to The Florida Keys Marathon Airport. A discrete transponder code was provided (0210), but there was no recorded radar data with the assigned code. Additionally, there was no reported distress call made by the pilot or any occupant of the airplane. Index for Jul2005 | Index of monthsChris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charmsdroppop 0 #103 August 26, 2005 Hey Bets...I will never forget how Egon just measured me in front of everyone in your store @ skydive chicago. He helped me out so much and more. This can't be real. May all fly free...is it dark yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
