Sad Aviation News...

[jawsf16]

A buddy of mine from work who just recently moved to Columbus was killed in a small plane crash. It was a very nice experimental that he built here and flew frequently. He flew his family to Abilene (wife and two girls) to see a new baby his brother had. The brother, his wife and two year old hopped in for a quick ride. Witness said on takeoff he made a sharp bank back to the field and crashed. He and his brother were killed, brother's wife hospitalized, two year old okay. Sad day for sure.

http://www.clarionledger.com/story/...e-instructor-dies-texas-plane-crash/14955641/

Also last week an F-15C from Barnes crashed in West Virginia simply going XC to drop off a jet. I did not know the pilot personally, but several of my friends did. He was extremely experienced, competent, and respected among his peers. His loss is tragic as well.

http://www.wcvb.com/news/massachusetts-pilot-killed-in-f15-crash-mourned/27813846#!bORpfP

So throw a nickel on the grass for Tracer and Moose! Both hero fighter pilots with over 35 years combined service. The world is a lesser place without them in it...

 

[GTBRMC]

Sad news, indeed. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Bruce]

Sorry for the loss of your friends. At least these guys went out doing something they loved!

 

[Julian]

Sorry for your loss....

 

[txav8r]

I am saddened to read of this loss Bryan @jawsf16 , we take for granted the safety of airplanes and flying, having spent thousands of hours doing so. It always comes as such a shock when something goes wrong that can't be dealt with. Please pass our condolences along to all concerned at the loss of both of these aviators...

 

[itsdgm]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your friends. Very sad.

 

[scot71]

Very sad news. Prayers go out to all the family and friends of those involved.

 

[Big Shasta]

Sad indeed. Prayers for the families.

 

[justason]

very sad story, prayers to you and the families for the loss of someone special in your lives.

 

[BlacklimitedS]

Very sad news. Another hero gone...

 

[PEARCE]

So sorry to hear about your friends Bryan. Prayers to y'all and their families.

 

[tim h]

Sorry to hear. Prayers to both families.

 

[Nucem140]

Tragic accident, sorry for your loss. Praying for you guys!

 

[BravoMike]

Sorry for your loss @jawsf16. Life is precious and we know, especially those in aviation, it can end quickly. Does not make losing a friend easy. Prayers you, your friend and families!

 

[96Pirate]

Tragic news! Sorry for your loss @jawsf16

 

[HawkTX]

Horrible news. Thoughts and prayers to both families.

 

[biglar155]

Oh man. Very sorry to hear this. Condolences to you and the families.

 

[jawsf16]

Guys, thanks for all of the kind words. Its times like these that make me appreciate everyday I have and remind me to hug my girls EVERY day before I go to work...