Texstar crash

[wingnutt]

i hear that 402ME went down this morning at 0530-ish with one of the newer pilots, possibly scud-running...any truth to all this?

 

[jetdriven]

if so this will be their 3rd fatal crash in 4 years. 402ME was one of their best planes too.

 

[Benzene]

Good pilot dies to early in life

However this ends up, I hope he is in a better place.

 

[jetdriven]

N402ME

i remember that plane well, I have a lot of hours in it. It had RAM props with no VG's, plus had the higher gross weight. If I remember we used to launch out of DTO early and go to dallas love, to do the qualex.
It was one of the strongest planes they had, the only thing I didnt like about it was the KX-170 radios, but it had a GPS.
Im really sorry for your pilot. You can bet it was mechanical failure of some sort. I hope they figure it out. His family should sue.

 

[givpicachanc]

Its Strange. I begged for this job. I walked my resume about 3 times. Finally got a call in August of 2002 from Poul Morse and was offerd the job i declined it for a chief pilot position at a flight school. My heat goes out to his family and freinds.May God bless your soul.

 

[starchkr]

Everyone should look at the post on the General board, it has more info. The news reporting about him not able to maintain his position was somewhat correct, his words were "my attitude indicator doesn't seem right, I can't maintain a heading." Then he asked for help with direction to DAL. App agreed to help and told him to enter a right turn with which he replied "TexStar 114, right turn." These were the last words spoken by Nick on his dreadful flight. App soon after giving him the right turn asked him to begin a turn to the left, of which there was no further reply from Texstar 114. App called him about 5 more times with no answer, then switched myself and other A/C promptly off frequency. I monitored the freq on my #2 for the next 30 mins and heard not a word spoken.

It is kind of strange sitting here thinking about hearing his last words and knowing him from our conversations in the past. I kind of hoped for the best after my flight, only to learn of the worst when i got home that afternoon. Scary, VERY scary. He didn't even seem the least bit scared in his voice when he spoke with App either.

Alright, I can't talk any more about it right now, but i can try to give more details later.

 

[Benzene]

Gone but not forgotten

A good buddy and friend
would that it did not have to end

 

[wingnutt]

well, as much as it does suck, im glad he wasnt scud running. pilot error is one thing, mechanical failure is another...not that i wish either on anyone. wasnt he recently married too?

the question is now, what happens to Texstar???

 

[falcondriver]

Hey guys. I know the guy who was killed. I don't know what happened and neither does the FAA. This guys close friends and possibly family are watching this board. Please don't speculate the cause unless you have facts. His father is a pilot and may be watching.
He will be missed regardless of the cause.
I appreciate your help on this matter.
Sincerely,
Falcondriver

 

[MetroSheriff]

A couple of you guys, in particular the former employees are really showing a lack of maturity and professionalism. You know exactly who you are.

You should be ashamed of yourselves.

 

[Benzene]

I appologues as my greif has turned to rage and that into total madness. I have never had a peer and friend die so tragicly. I hope it does not happen again but my mentors inform me that it is one of those things that occur from time to time. My prayers go out to the family particularly, but I hope that each of you find your own peace in this time of turmoil.

 

[jetdriven]

A couple of you guys, in particular the former employees are really showing a lack of maturity and professionalism. You know exactly who you are.

why dont you just come out and say who you are talking about, Metro. I show no lack of prefessionalism.

 

[flystrait]

Metrosheriff

Hey MetroMan--

That you, DM?? You must have way to much time on your hands with all these posts.... Whats the word??

Tell the better half hello.

 

[Thunderchicken]

The aircraft had just had an overhauled attitude indicator put in the day before. It appears that it may have been the cause of the problem. I was shocked to find out that this had occurred. I met the guy the day before when I jumpseated home with him from Whichita. My prayers for his family.

 

[gundriver]

Hey B.B. How's it going up in ole Kansas?

 

[falcondriver]

Hey, I've been in and out of Mexico for six days. I have been out of the loop to say the least, has anybody heard any FAA information on the crash?????
Thanks
falcondriver

 

[starchkr]

I hate to bring this up and revive old memories of the day this happened, but i heard there is going to be a charity golf tournament in Corinth with all the proceeds raised going to a scholarship fund set up in Nick's name. I just heard the name and where it was, but i did not catch the day. I believe they said it was at the Corinth Country Club.

Just some FYI for anyone who knew him.

 

[roughneck]

Please post any info you get on this. I know of several guys who would be interested in playing.

Thanks

 

[wingnutt]

...charity golf tournament in Corinth with all the proceeds raised going to a scholarship fund set up in Nick's name.

yes please...more info and i will pass it around

 

[Benzene]

Getting the Word Out

I have been out the country for a while and just heard of the golfing event. I know right after the negligent homocide many controllers asked if any charitable contribution was possible. As such, it might be a good idea to place it in the news and post it on a couple of the controller web sites. Tears still well up inside when I think of him and the extinguishing of his bright flame.