Airliners.net general manager killed in plane crash

[esa17]

For those interested you can find eyewitness reports and photos of the aftermath here.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/600984/300

Be warned, however, there are two somewhat disturbing pictures of the aircraft on fire.


A very tragic event.

 

[twotwowoo]

Very sad. RIP, and prayers for his family, friends, and all who knew him.

 

[c172captain]

That really sucks.

Not to spread rumors, "but i heard" that he was buying the plane and
taking it on a pre-buy flight. or maybe he was the one selling the plane...

 

[ppragman]

For those interested you can find eyewitness reports and photos of the aftermath here.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/600984/300

Be warned, however, there are two somewhat disturbing pictures of the aircraft on fire.


A very tragic event.

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[/FONT]That sucks but what is the first thing you learn? Never turn back.

 

[juxtapilot]

RIP

 

[granlistillo]

I was aquainted with a guy who crashed a piper cub 20 years ago and killed himself. Took off downwind and with a big passenger, so overweight.
Engine failed shortly after takeoff. Tried to turn to the runway and exceeded 60 AOB. Stalled it, in a cub...

 

[Gonzo]

Does anyone know what ratings he had. I can't find him on FAA.gov.

 

[surreal1221]

RIP indeed.

 

[SatelliteBeachPilot]

Sounds like he was a great person. Condolences to his friends and family.

 

[bLizZuE]

please please please don't make the un attainable turn!

 

[rdsoxpilot]

what to do when your departure end consists of endless trees & powerlines...

r.i.p.

 

[ppragman]

it doesn't matter, don't turn back, you're better off going through the power lines or trees then turning around. tighten your seatbelt, dodge mountains and brace for impact, that's all you can do. Not really anytime to trouble shoot either, just make sure the boost is on and switch tanks and maybe you'll get it back before you hit.

-pat

 

[907]

Rest in peace

 

[derg]

Oh man, that's terrible.

Does anyone know if Yohann is still working behind the scenes with a.net?

Seems like the website took off, he sold it to Demand Media and I haven't seen him around since.

 

[CK]

Oh man, that's terrible.

Does anyone know if Yohann is still working behind the scenes with a.net?

Seems like the website took off, he sold it to Demand Media and I haven't seen him around since.

He stops in very rarely, but his activity has been steadily decreasing. I can't spell his name either, but I do know it starts with a J.

Alex.

 

[derg]

Yup. A couple of companies in California went on an aviation website buying spree a few years ago.

 

[CcrlR737AMT]

Sad to hearn about this. R.I.P.
At least the site will still go on and his memory will live through the pictures and other info on there.