News just reported CRJ crash...

[dondk]

http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/041015/074303.html

 

[T-Gates]

Thanks for posting that Don, I knew both the gentlemen. A very sad day for the famalies of both pilots. God Bless.

 

[efiscompmon]

N8396a

The flight was operated with a Canadair Regional Jet. This aircraft has a capacity of 50 passengers, two pilots and one flight attendant. The aircraft operating this specific flight was delivered to Pinnacle on May 18, 2000, and was new at the time of delivery. The aircraft had flown 10,161 hours and had been inspected in accord with FAA regulations and manufacturer specifications. The major inspections revealed no major findings.

I remember taking pitures of this one at the hangar when it was first delivered--it was also my first command in 2000. Very sad.

I only met Jesse once; very nice, very likable fellow. Best wishes to their families.

 

[thruthemurk]

Does anyone know the names of the crewmembers? I know many pilots that fly for 9E but I haven't been able to track any of them down.

According to the latest press release:


The pilots were Captain Jesse Rhodes and First Officer Richard Peter Cesarz. Captain Rhodes joined Pinnacle in February 2003. Previously, he had been a Captain at another regional airline and had accumulated over 6,700 flight hours. First Officer Cesarz joined Pinnacle in June 2004.

Godspeed,
Murk

 

[ataopsdave]

Holy Cow


I was pretty good friends with the FO Peter... we both obtained our ratings when we went to Gulfstream when the flight school was still open...god rest his soul.

 

[Mel Sharples]

It's incidents like this or the Charlotte crash that remind me when it comes to regional airline accidents, it could have been any of us. Who knows what minor things make the difference between a scary incident and a flight you never walk away from.

Pinnacle pilots, on behalf of all your regional brothers and sisters, please accept our deepest sympathies. We may "compete" with you at times, but now we mourn the loss of two of your own... hell, OUR own... right there with you.

God bless their souls, and God be with their co-workers, families, and friends during this most difficult time.



A very sad day indeed for us all.




.

 

[Cappy]

On behalf of the pilots at Independence Air I would like to offer our prayers to the pilots and the families left behind.


Fly Safely

Mike

 

[DoinTime]

The flight was operated with a Canadair Regional Jet. This aircraft has a capacity of 50 passengers, two pilots and one flight attendant. The aircraft operating this specific flight was delivered to Pinnacle on May 18, 2000, and was new at the time of delivery. The aircraft had flown 10,161 hours and had been inspected in accord with FAA regulations and manufacturer specifications. The major inspections revealed no major findings.

I flew this plane day before yesterday. Sent a shiver up my spine.

 

[anon]

May God be with them and their families.

Are any groups setting up any support facilities for their families?

 

[Crizz]

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=199971



God bless all...

 

[dh82dvr]

God bless them both and their families.

 

[J32driver]

I knew Jesse as well. Instructed with him. What a fun guy to be in the same room with. I don't ever remember seeing him in a bad mood.

If anyone learns of funeral arrengments, please either post here or PM me with the info. Thanks.

 

[HAZ-MAT]

Jesse, Such a funny guy and a pleasure to be around. I went to College with him and saw him in the instructor bay all the time. About 8 months ago we both jumpseated out of MEM to DTW and we sat there and laughed the whole way up to DTW. Great guy, put a smile on everyones face and its a shame that someone like this is gone. Will be missed by everyone.

 

[skippy767]

Where did they go to school. I recognize the names but dont remember them.

My prayers are with them

 

[Guitar Guy]

Like everyone else has said, may God rest their souls and may He bless their families and friends.

 

[Donsa320]

On Avsig it is now being described as a maintenance ferry flight for a previous rejected take off. Not good if so.

D.C.

 

[wscrj]

My wife and I are interested in providing some financial assistance to the crew's families. Will someone please post that information when it becomes available.

My most sincere condolences to the crew's families and the entire Pinnacle family.

 

[parrothead]

Jesse was a great guy. Haven't heard from him in a long time. So sorry to hear about him this way. God bless'em both and their families!

Sure will be nice to find out how and why this happened!

 

[mightybeechdrvr]

Pinnacle RJ - Our thoughts are with you.

Our thoughts are with the families of the Captain and First Officer of the Pinnacle RJ. Our company (Mesa/Air Midwest) lost a Beechcraft 1900 last year in Charlotte. It was very difficult losing crewmembers who were part of our family & we still feel the loss to this day. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the crewmembers affected, as well as all of our brothers over at Pinnacle who lost friends and colleagues today.

P.S. If there are any details regarding memorial plans, etc., please post on this site......we would all like to attend.

 

[BE99chick]

My close friend works for Pinnacle. I called him as soon as I heard.

How sad for all of us.

Everybody please be careful out there.