Accident at Rickenbacker

[MJG]

Just saw this on the local news, very sad. These pilots have the toughest job in the industry. Condolences to the families and employees.

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2007/12/05/air.html

 

[FlyCMI]

The Guy riding along was a starchecker going home to BUF on this 6 off. He was a great guy and will be missed by those of us that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with the Castle pilot, the AirNet pilot and their families. Godspeed.

 

[Princedietrich]

I hope The Duke had a nice cold beer waiting for both of them when they got to the other side.

*hat off*

 

[billybob]

I did not know the Castle Pilot but i did know the starchecker Mike. A true loss

R.I.P.

 

[Flash]

do you have Mike's last name? If you want you can pm me. Have several old students that went to AirNet, just hoping it wasn't one of them . Thank you

 

[billybob]

the Starchecker was Mike Bratek, a lear capt. a great guy and a friend to all.

RIP

I dont know the pilot but lets not forget him

RIP

 

[JJET44]

Those F**kn Caravan's in Icing again!!

 

[Rook]

My thoughts and prayers. We lost 2 brothers today. Fly safe everyone and RIP Mike and James.

 

[goodgig]

Those F**kn Caravan's in Icing again!!

Wrong thread probably, but I hope you were kidding.

How much ice could anyone get a mile from the airport?

My thoughts go out to those who are grieving this.

 

[uscpilot]

Death is always depressing, but it is especially sad when you know the person. It has been several years since I spoke to Mike. He was my roommate in initial training at Airnet. We werent friends, just the usual coworker relationship, nevertheless he was a great guy to drink a beer with. He had some great stories both about flying and as well as life outside of aviation. Those stories are what I will remember.

RIP Mike.

I am not in anyway trying to be disrespectful to the fallen Caravan pilot by only talking about Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with him as with Mike.

Bobby