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07-03-2008, 08:22 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Delta, CO/Atlin, BC
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RV-6 Missing (now found) in Truckee, CA
Just heard on the news that Clayton Beck (RV-6, N27WR) is missing from the Truckee airport. He apparently took off around noon and was due back before 2 but has yet to return. Currently a search is underway.
Just thought the community would like to know.
greg
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Greg Arehart
RV-9B (Big tires) Tipup @AJZ or CYSQ
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07-03-2008, 08:37 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Having lived this with a family member I wouldn't wish it on anybody. I sincerely hope this turns out well and that he is found in good health.
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Beech S35, and daydreams of a Super 8 or a Rocket starting to take over my brain. 
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07-03-2008, 11:02 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Somewhere in a motorhome
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Everybody ought to have a Spot, APRS and/or EPIRB. I hope for the best as well, that's rough country to have to put an airplane down in...when I used to fly from NV to the CA central valley, I always flew right over KRNO to the Hangtown VOR and turned south toward the valley...beautiful but rugged.
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07-04-2008, 12:12 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Sutter Creek, CA
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News as of 2245 local 7/3
The link below is from a local Reno TV station's report as of last night.
My thought and prayers are with Clayton Beck and his family.
http://www.ktvn.com/Global/story.asp?S=8619508
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Mark Ohlau
RV-6 N506MM VAF #1410
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Last edited by jetjok : 07-04-2008 at 12:14 PM.
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07-04-2008, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Corvallis Oregon
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Ugggh!
This is just awful!
I have to agree with Bob, If I intend to fly out of the Willamette valley (soft flat and green) I take my PLB.
I might see if there if there is a way to permanently mount it in the airplane in a quickly accessible location.
I sincerly hope he is found alive and well.
Frank
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07-04-2008, 01:59 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: San Francisco, CA
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If anyone on the list is connected to the search effort and they need more aircraft - I have an RV-9 based out of HAF - I'm less than an hour away and willing to pitch in - 415 203 9177.
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07-04-2008, 02:10 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Sutter Creek, CA
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I am in with my plane if needed
I do not want to hinder the search, but if help is needed I am just over the mountain at Jackson-Westover (O70).
My RV is full of fuel and I can be airborne in 30 minutes. 209-481-5528
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Mark Ohlau
RV-6 N506MM VAF #1410
2017 Donation Made
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07-05-2008, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Delta, CO/Atlin, BC
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Bad news
Beck's airplane was found near Sierraville Airport (NNW of Truckee) with a body. Identification pending. Not much more than that, but here's a link to the local news story.
http://www.ktvn.com/Global/story.asp?S=8623664
Sorry to be bearer of bad news.
greg
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Greg Arehart
RV-9B (Big tires) Tipup @AJZ or CYSQ
N 7965A
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07-05-2008, 09:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Stockton, CA
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07-06-2008, 10:31 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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I came across this on Barnstormers this morning. It looks like his plane was for sale. Thought others might want to see the plane, which was beautiful.
http://www.barnstormers.com/ad_detail.php?ID=256663
Although I didn't know him these stories always make me feel for the families. This is a very hard thing to go thru.
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Bryan 9A Sold
Beech S35, and daydreams of a Super 8 or a Rocket starting to take over my brain.
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