This is a post that I hate to make but I feel that Doug had many people he knew on this site. Doug and I meet through VAF.
No second guessing no arm chair quarter backing. Last Sunday morning while flying to Sebring FL from Lakeland with 6 friends (and 5 other planes) for Breakfast Doug Crashed. We were there.....in front and behind and we still search for answers as will the NTSB. It was a sad day and it all happened very quick. You give a thumbs up at the hold line and 20 minutes later your friend is gone.
It was a normal flight....one we have made many times. He was behind me and it all seemed fine when he called in his positions....nothing strange good spacing, just a horrific crash off the airport property.....so if you ask , what happened.....I have no clue. He crashed, I wish I had the answers.
For those that met Doug you knew he was a great guy and will be missed. Below is part of an e-mail from his brother to get the word out to those that are close by and knew Doug.
Sal Capra
Lakeland FL
N898SC
To all of Doug's Friends,
Thank You for your thoughts and Prayers ! Please Join Us and Celebrate Doug's Wonderful Life Next Wednesday at 2:30 PM at Crystal Beach Community Church in Crystal Beach, FL. Please pass the word as I know I may have missed some of Doug's friends and business associates in this email.
Fred Gardner
Crystal Beach Community Church
625 Crystal Beach Avenue
Crystal Beach, FL 34681
No second guessing no arm chair quarter backing. Last Sunday morning while flying to Sebring FL from Lakeland with 6 friends (and 5 other planes) for Breakfast Doug Crashed. We were there.....in front and behind and we still search for answers as will the NTSB. It was a sad day and it all happened very quick. You give a thumbs up at the hold line and 20 minutes later your friend is gone.
It was a normal flight....one we have made many times. He was behind me and it all seemed fine when he called in his positions....nothing strange good spacing, just a horrific crash off the airport property.....so if you ask , what happened.....I have no clue. He crashed, I wish I had the answers.
For those that met Doug you knew he was a great guy and will be missed. Below is part of an e-mail from his brother to get the word out to those that are close by and knew Doug.
Sal Capra
Lakeland FL
N898SC
To all of Doug's Friends,
Thank You for your thoughts and Prayers ! Please Join Us and Celebrate Doug's Wonderful Life Next Wednesday at 2:30 PM at Crystal Beach Community Church in Crystal Beach, FL. Please pass the word as I know I may have missed some of Doug's friends and business associates in this email.
Fred Gardner
Crystal Beach Community Church
625 Crystal Beach Avenue
Crystal Beach, FL 34681