Fallen JC member, Benjamin Hill aka BDHill1979

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Most sad to hear this, and deepest condolences to his family and friends.

The TV news report I watched from the link some post above was most considerate of the circumstances. So close he came.

As one who flies a 210... What can I say?:(

God speed and blue skies.
 
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I met Ben at NJC 2007. Just a great giving man. He has always been a great quality contributor to discussions here as well.

Horrible horrible news.
I'm in to donate as well.

RIP fellow JC friend.
 
Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979

Sucks! :(

Heavy heart for his wife and children!

Bringing out the good scotch for a drink in his honor.
 
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I met Ben also at NJC07, I was still interested in being a pilot. Ben talked to me at length and told me about the then UVSC program.

He told me about the program and how much easier/and financially better it is to attend the program in state vs. online.

He would check in with me via PM from time to time to inquire about my possible training venues.

RIP Ben Hill! :(
 
Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979

This is very shocking news! It sucks. I clearly remember one thread here on C-210's as I reached out to the masses here about my accident in a C-210. I can't stand a C-210 much much greater now! OMG!

Ben, you and your family is in my thoughts.
 
Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979

Me and BDHill could never seem to get a long on this site, but damn I still respected him as a pilot. He seemed to really know his stuff as a flight instructor and was leap and bounds more experienced then I. It just goes to show you how the worst can happen to some of the best. I'm really feeling for the family right now. He is leaving behind two beautiful kids and a wife, and that is just making me sick to my stomach. Let me know when you find something or create a fund Doug.

RIP fellow Aviator...as said before hopefully you're enjoying all the pie, beer, and fishing you could ever want.
 
Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979

I keep thinking this is going to be some sick joke, and Ben is going to log on and say "thanks for the concern, but haha, you have all been punk'd"

Right after John got furloughed Ben was there helping him out, trying to hook him up with students, get his BFR done etc. Just the kind of guy he was...always looking out for other people
 
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Damnit! Terrible news....

Rest in Peace brother!



EDIT: I thought it was another member.....no way.....what devastating news!
 
While I urge everyone to resist the temptation to Monday-morning-quarterback the accident, I recognize that trying to understand what happened can be helpful both in coping and learning from it. With that in mind, here's a comment from a student pilot who witnessed it:

My instructor and I were the first to get to him (by helicopter). We heard him make his emergency radio calls. He said he was to high and that he needed to loose altitude to land runway 36. He must have miss judged the headwind. He had already passed away when we found him.
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Very sad...I'm a big time lurker and recognized him right away.
Tragic and sad. RIP
Donations like others said would be great.

Nick
 
All you can ever do is eye ball it when you're gliding for a runway. Anybody could miss judge it and end up short or long.

It's just the game.
 
aloft said:
While I urge everyone to resist the temptation to Monday-morning-quarterback the accident, I recognize that trying to understand what happened can be helpful both in coping and learning from it. With that in mind, here's a comment from a student pilot who witnessed it:
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I'm truly saddened tonight.

God speed, Ben.
 
Never met the dude, but after reading this whole thread the bad feeling in the bottom of my stomach won't go away. Sounds like he was a really good guy. My heart really goes out to his family.

Blue skies forever buddy......
 
aloft said:
While I urge everyone to resist the temptation to Monday-morning-quarterback the accident, I recognize that trying to understand what happened can be helpful both in coping and learning from it. With that in mind, here's a comment from a student pilot who witnessed it:
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Interesting and sobering observation from the student pilot quote you posted. The only personal experience I can add from having a fair amount of T-210 time is that when power is lost, the thing drops nearly like a rock. Practicing forced landings from the pattern, even turning towards the runway abeam the approach end, it was coming down quick.

And fully agree with your above sentiment Matt.
 
BrewMaster said:
Never met the dude, but after reading this whole thread the bad feeling in the bottom of my stomach won't go away. Sounds like he was a really good guy. My heart really goes out to his family.

Blue skies forever buddy......
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Unfortunately, far too many of us know the feeling you described. This is a very sad and difficult night....
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