Grand Canyon King pilot missing?

[Drifter]

Can anybody verify that a King airplane and the pilot went missing in the canyon today?

 

[146guy]

Yes, it's true. The pilot was one of my old students and friend. I don't know all the details yet so I won't elaborate, but CFIT is suspected. My prayers are with his family and friends.

 

[tuna]

I am just asking to make sure. Was it a plane flown by King Airelines (spelling is intentional)? I am just asking because I flew for that place for about a year and a half. (God, I hope not but, whoever it was, my prayers are with them). Hopefully this turns out, better than it initially sounded.

 

[tuna]

I just made a few calls (in the middle of the night),

this one is very true! If anyone knows the family, tell them that a complete stranger is feeling for them! No one should have to deal with this. I am truly sorry for their loss! I have to go so that I can fly tommorrow.
My condolences,
Tuna

 

[psysicx]

Is king a good place to fly?RIP

 

[146guy]

Other than the RIP, your post is innappropriate! Have some respect.Start a new thread if you want to know how it is to work at King.

 

[Flythis]

Having flown the Ditch for three diferent companies including King, I would have to say King ranked at the bottom. I personally knew 3 people who had engine failures/forced landings while working there. I feel for the family of the pilot who is missing. There is a lot of land out there and however unlikely it may be he might have gotten lucky and put it in the bush somewhere. I hope so. If any one knows the pilot/family and things turn out bad, make sure they have the Feds take a long hard look at the operation and the airplane. Going out over gross was common there along with questionable maintenance. I felt lucky to have gotten on at another company after only 2 months of working there.

god speed.

 

[redd]

lost plane found

I heard on the afternoon news today that they had located the wreckage on a mountain SE of lake Mead. They were unable to gain access to the crash site today, but determined from fly overs that there was no surviver.

I couldn't find any print articles the internet regarding this, maybe someone else can and will post one.

My condolences to the family and all who knew the pilot.

 

[joe_pilot]

That really sucks. We've lost too many brothers (and sisters) this year. Condolences to the family and friends of the pilot.

Everybody be safe.

 

[Drifter]

From what I heard, the clouds were low that day and the pilot went out alone on a scout mision to determine if it was possible to make it to Canyon West VFR. He was in a C-207. His wreckage was found on Wilson's Ridge. Not sure if this is exactly true though. Just word of mouth.

 

[citationboy]

Kingaire accident at the Grand Canyon

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I use to hang out with these guys at the West rim when I worked for Air Vegas. Just news that all of us don't want to hear.

 

[350DRIVER]

May God Bless the family and friends of this pilot...

Anyone have a link to the article?. Not even sure if one exists.

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[wntsouthwest]

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Dec-10-Fri-2004/news/25449337.html

god speed....

 

[350DRIVER]

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Dec-10-Fri-2004/news/25449337.html

god speed....

Thanks...


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[DesertFalcon]

Wilson's ridge has taken a few pilots over the years.... The old North Las Vegas Airlines lost a couple Navajo's there in two accidents.

Sounds like the pilot might have gone IMC for a few minutes thinking it was safe to do so?