170 Down
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Thoughts n prayers with all. Blue skies n tailwinds.
AA16, SHORTWING and SPAMCAN FLYER, JP
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The aircraft had been purchased recently [25th May]in Minnesota and was being flown to anchorage . The 2 guys flying worked for the forest service .
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Deceased are : Charles Benson of Palmer , AK> and Jeffrey Babcock of Wasilla.
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According to news sources:
National Park Service spokesman Peter Christian says Babcock was in charge of the agency's aviation program and oversaw about 15 pilots and 20 aircraft.
Benson was regional safety manager for the agency in Alaska.
National Park Service spokesman Peter Christian says Babcock was in charge of the agency's aviation program and oversaw about 15 pilots and 20 aircraft.
Benson was regional safety manager for the agency in Alaska.
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
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50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
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Has there been any information on the cause?
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Looks like it may be as late as November before the investigation is completed.
From TSB CanadaThis is a class 4 investigation. These are limited-scope investigations that may contain limited analysis, but do not include findings or recommendations. Class 4 investigations are generally completed within 200 days.
Gary
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https://copanational.org/en/2019/12/19/ ... tions-tsb/
More info on this unfortunate event.
More info on this unfortunate event.
Jim McIntosh..
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS