MU-2 down in MA

[$$$4nothin]

Owe to a pilot

I am very sorry to all those who have lost a friend. I am very sorry for the industry who lost a great pilot. They say every advancement in aviation is written in blood. Lets pray that they can find the cause, fix it, and save the lives of other pilots to come.
My condolences to all who lost.

 

[J bar]

I flew with Brian. He was a good caption and a respected mentor. He will be sadly missed.


Good bye Capt.

 

[Sav8or]

AIR ROYAL 747(was Brians call sign)


A faint smile crossed my lips
as I witnessed the night making its retreat
and in my heart a voice whispered, “Air Royal 747…
you have one last mission to complete.”

The voice continued, “This one is urgent…
there is no time to say goodbye
you were mine from the beginning
sent here to learn how to fly.

So without fear take my hand
and we shall meet
for like the rainbows secret
the circle of life is now complete.”

The voice continued to comfort me
as I reached out to Heaven.
“Lay down those earthly wings.
I have a new pair for Air Royal 747.”

S. McCleese

 

[quigs]

God bless the family and friends. Sounds like he will be greatly missed.

 

[LJDRVR]

-Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace. The

soul that knows it not, knows no release from little things.

The soul that knows it not knows no release from little things.

Knows not the livid loneliness of fear,

Nor mountain heights, where bitter joy can hear

The sound of wings.

-Amelia Earhart

 

[rchcfi]

Sounds like one heck of a guy. I too have had a dear friend perish that way, and I wish that feeling on no one. God Bless!

 

[hangar_rat]

I just heard about Brian, just read the NTSB report. Truly a shame. I first met him at KMRC, knew him and can honestly say that he will be sorely missed. May the wind be at @your back......

 

[Tinpusher]

I never met Brian but I have flown with former coworkers of his that have said nothing but the best. After almost 3000 hours in the MU2, mostly Marquis, I still have not lost the love for that airplane. Its a goofy beast but one you come to appreciate. I think it was the most demanding airplane I have flown to master.

I have mostly moved onto other things but I was out in the Mitz last night for a couple hours and I couldn't help but think of Brian.
Many have speculated regarding his slow airspeed....it may be no coincidence that 180kts is the top of the relight envelope. If he was having problems feathering a bad engine slowing down would have helped reduce the yaw or maybe something was wrong structurally like a loose tiptank many of these airplanes are very high time and have been ridden hard. This plane also has a history of throwing prop blades though none recently.

If Brian was your friend I am very sorry for your loss.

Fly safe y'all.

 

[EX_CV580FR8Dawg]

Was that Templeton? That is real sad to hear?

 

[Freightdog75]

RIP Freight Brother.