MyNameIsNobody Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) On Friday two pilots, one a operator at GreenCastle Airport (located just south of Cedar Rapids, IA and just North West of Iowa City) were killed doing an activity they love. Shortly after takeoff in a Cherokee 180 (1965) that I had flown as a member of the club (after getting my pilots license) crashed and the plane burned. Recognized both of them although I have not been active at Greencastle for many years (since buying my M20E). This hits very close to home literally and figuratively as I had flown the plane from that strip with family and friends. THAT plane is what let me know "I was a low wing guy". One of the pilots was a father of two also leaving behind a wife. Both were loved. Two early to have any information on causation. The "Not knowing" who flew the plane and who did maintenance when, as a flying club member, was one of the principal reasons for my entering ownership. This loss will have significant ramifications for the future of the flying club and the airport. I wish I had a happy engine out story to relate today. Instead I have a heavy heart and thoughts for the family and friends of the two men that were a lot like me. They loved aviation. They will be missed around the member dinners with live music that filled the hanger with joy along with laughter. Only tears and pain this beautiful Sunday at IA24. Fly Safe everyone and hug those you love and tell them "I love you". Edited April 10, 2017 by MyNameIsNobody 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 man, that's tough to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Sorry to read this. Simply tragic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Avalle Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 My prayers are with their families...sad day Oscar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonal Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Really sorry to here of this Scott I'll add them and you to my prayers. Hang tough man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Always heartbreaking. And sobering. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Very sobering. Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffy Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Sad to hear. Sorry for those involved. When it hits close to home it gives one a different perspective on what we do for fun or work. It can always have serious consequences. Fly safe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 So sad. Plain and simple....flying is dangerous! It takes constant vigil and hard work to mitigate the dangers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTK Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Heart wrenching. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and for their loved ones they leave behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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