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05-21-2007, 10:18 AM
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RV-7A Down in Ohio
There's a report of an RV-7A crashing near Columbus, Ohio and there are two fatalities. My heart hurts when I read these reports.
My sincerest sympathy to their families and friends.
Don
http://www.wlwt.com/news/13357582/detail.html
Update: The airplane is registered in Florida and the N-number is N7259N.
Here's another link:
http://www.wbns10tv.com/?sec=&story=sites/10tv/content/pool/200705/1350266022.html
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Last edited by rv7boy : 05-21-2007 at 01:49 PM.
Reason: Updated information. First reports indicated RV-7; later reports indicated 7A.
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05-21-2007, 10:46 AM
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Wow, My heart goes out to the family and friends! God Speed you guys! From the video footage, this looks like a hard accident to understand.
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05-21-2007, 11:02 AM
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My condolences to the family and friends of those involved.
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05-21-2007, 11:33 AM
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05-21-2007, 01:52 PM
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They just released the names of the people onboard.
Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Rick Zwayer identified the pilot as 68-year-old Evan Wood, and the passenger as 73-year-old Walter Buchholz. Both men were from Punta Gorda, Fla. and took off from Bay City.
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05-21-2007, 03:36 PM
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Unusual
Unusual impact for a stall spin if that's what happened, which is what it sounded like from the eyewitness description. 
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05-21-2007, 03:45 PM
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I agree
Looks like it plowed the field and flipped over...Unless it stalled on climbout...Maybe flying low and struck a wingtip??
Very sad whatever happened..
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05-22-2007, 08:10 AM
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It can happen to any of us, anytime, and not just in an airplane. I just read a story in my local paper about three fatal car accidents in 18 hours. I was flying my C-150 the same time these gentlemen were attempting to land. As I do after every flight I thanked the Lord for allowing me to enjoy the most special activity of my life and bringing me back safely. I also make sure my wife knows that if by chance "something" should happen I was living life to its fullest and doing what I LOVED to do. God Bless these flyers, their families and the fraternal order of aviators.
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05-22-2007, 08:46 AM
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Maybe it's just me, but the LAST thing I want anyone to say about me is "He died doing what he loved". I don't love any hobby enough to die for it. I've never really understood that saying.
I'm not picking on your post Tonard, just venting a little. I do agree with you that I say a little thanks every time I climb out of the cockpit.
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05-22-2007, 09:17 AM
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been here awhile
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Maybe it's just me, but the LAST thing I want anyone to say about me is "He died doing what he loved". I don't love any hobby enough to die for it. I've never really understood that saying.
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Its not just you, Randy, I'm also tired of seeing this comment being posted by the living. I suspect that those who have "died doing what they loved" would in those last terrifying moments gladly trade aviation for more time on this earth with their loved ones. |
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