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Old 10-14-2007, 12:21 AM
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As pilots one of our most important responsibilities is risk
management. Many times the problem crosses our minds barely
noticed or becomes painfully obvious only after an accident. When
we see a safety concern it is our responsibility to follow thru and
bring it to the attention of whomever neccessary. This accident
finds us noticing local problems. Do not let it slide and later regret
it.

George Meketa
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George... thanks for the good description.... this has been a concern at our Airpark too.

Any word on whether the car driver was a local (resident?) or a non-aviation visitor/lookey-loo?

Send best wishes to Steve for a speedy recovery...

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Old 10-14-2007, 08:06 AM
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The weather in Central Texas Yesterday just screamed "Lets Fly". Sad to hear of this incident happening, and hope all involved recover from their injuries. Sheet metal can be repaired or replaced easier than human bodies.
Here is a link to another news article that identifies the driver as a resident of the Airpark

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/met...1.30204eb.html
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Old 10-14-2007, 08:42 AM
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My best to Steve.
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Old 10-14-2007, 09:47 AM
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Google Earth also gives a very clear representation of what happened here. I had a hard time believing that the woman had just pulled out of her driveway as described in the article until I saw the single house just to the west of the displaced threshold on Google Earth.

Hoping Steve has a speedy and complete recovery from his physical injuries. The mental anguish from the loss of his beautiful airplane may take longer to heal than his physical injuries. Sounds like he was a very lucky guy that there was no post crash fire. I'll take that kind of luck whenever I'm given it.

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...Steve departed runway 17 at Boerne Stage (5C1). There is a
displaced threshold with a road crossing the end of threshold
at the beginning of the runway (Look at the picture on Airnav).
Standard departure is from the beginning of the threshold. The car
passed from right to left. The owners home, gliders and several
homes/hangers are on the west side of the runway requiring them
to cross the runway to enter/exit. The plane is severely damaged,
one or possibly both fuel tanks were ruptured, Steve was pinned
in the plane. Bystanders had to pry and cut him free....

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Old 10-14-2007, 10:23 AM
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A very heartfelt and sincere get well soon for Steve.
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Old 10-14-2007, 11:19 AM
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Glad you are ok!
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Old 10-14-2007, 02:05 PM
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Any word on whether the car driver was a local (resident?) or a non-aviation visitor/lookey-loo?



gil A
A local newspaper report found on line (may or may not be accurate) Said the driver was the daughter of the airport owner. It didn't say whether she was a resident of the airpark or not.
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Old 10-14-2007, 02:06 PM
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Best wishes, get better, and fly again soon!
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Old 10-14-2007, 02:25 PM
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A local newspaper report found on line (may or may not be accurate) Said the driver was the daughter of the airport owner. It didn't say whether she was a resident of the airpark or not.
Thanks Scott... the airport web page pictures seemed to imply that the house in question was the owner and/or managers residence...

Unfortunately, my local observations seem to show that "locals" seem to violate active runways more than visitors...

Our airpark also has a road crossing near one end of the runway...

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Old 10-14-2007, 03:26 PM
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I'm blown away by what happened but I'm really glad your OK...heres to a speedy recovery and a quick and fair settlement!

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