March 20, 2006

PLANE ACCIDENT AT BRANSON

Just a quick note to tell you that a Seneca II has crashed after taking off from the M. Graham Clark Airport, and the report is that all four on board have been killed. There are no reported injuries on the ground.

What I just saw on TV indicated the pilot and passengers were from Texas—perhaps Lubbock—attempting to return home. The plane developed a problem after takeoff, and was trying to return to the airport. Paul and I and our USPA member John Jeschke and Joy were in that very area at the time, and my car thermometer indicated 39 degrees. We had commented on the way into town that this was the same kind of weather in which Joe Brinell and his passengers went down in 1999—very low, thick fog and drizzle.

Thanks for your concern. Several people have called, therefore the email to you.

Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
United States Pilots Association


Posted by Jan at March 20, 2006 02:52 PM