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Two cargo planes collide in midair, killing three
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http://wfrv.com/topstories/local_story_036193203.html
The identification number on the plane that landed safely was registered to Milwaukee-based Air Cargo Carrier, Inc. Randy Jackson, a dispatcher with the company, said the company was investigating and would make no other comment.
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The planes departed Milwaukee together, were flying together and had the same owner, she said.
Each plane had three people aboard, according to a Dodge County sheriff's dispatcher.
The identification number on the plane that landed safely was registered to Milwaukee-based Air Cargo Carrier, Inc. Randy Jackson, a dispatcher with the company, said the company was investigating and would make no other comment.
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The planes departed Milwaukee together, were flying together and had the same owner, she said.
Each plane had three people aboard, according to a Dodge County sheriff's dispatcher.
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I couldn't find an article mentioning a specific, however, based on what they own, i'm guessing a shorts.
http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/nameSQL.asp?nametxt=Air+Cargo+Carrier&sort_option=5&cmndfind.x=18&cmndfind.y=9
http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/nameSQL.asp?nametxt=Air+Cargo+Carrier&sort_option=5&cmndfind.x=18&cmndfind.y=9
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I just saw the press realease from the NTSB on the news. They were doing a final flight to test a new extended range fuel system. They were flying in close proximity taking pictures of eachother when they collided. Apparently ACC had a contract with the DOD and they were scheduled to fly the two Shorts to Iraq today sometime.
My prayers go out to the family and friends of the 3 fatalities. GODSPEED.
My prayers go out to the family and friends of the 3 fatalities. GODSPEED.
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I just heard about this today. They were both shorts and they were the ones they were going to take to Iraq. Found out that a guy I went to school with in Central Texas was on the plane that went down. My prayers as well go out to everyone envolved in this tragedy. Sorry to hear about the loss ACC.
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2006, 4:27 p.m.
By Tom Held
Plane crash victims identified
The three victims who died in a plane crash Sunday night near Watertown have been identified as Todd and Tracy Hagan, of Essex Junction, Vt., and Robert Chabot, of Plano, Texas.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department released the information late this afternoon.
The Hagans, 42 and 37, respectively, are believed to be a husband and wife, based on information from Chabot's sister, who was contacted at her family's home earlier in the day. Robert Chabot was 25.
Authorities reported that the two planes collided shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday near Watertown and the impact disabled one of the two Shorts 360-100 planes owned by Air Cargo Carriers, of Milwaukee. That plane crashed in a field.
The second plane and the three people on board survived an emergency landing at the Dodge County Airport in Juneau.
According to information from the National Transportation Safety Board, the Air Cargo crews were checking extended fuel systems recently added to the aircraft in preparation for service in Iraq, under contract with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Both planes departed from Mitchell International Airport, where they are based. The crews planned to fly for 60 to 90 minutes.
An NTSB official said members of the crew were taking pictures shortly before the mid-air collision.
By Tom Held
Plane crash victims identified
The three victims who died in a plane crash Sunday night near Watertown have been identified as Todd and Tracy Hagan, of Essex Junction, Vt., and Robert Chabot, of Plano, Texas.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department released the information late this afternoon.
The Hagans, 42 and 37, respectively, are believed to be a husband and wife, based on information from Chabot's sister, who was contacted at her family's home earlier in the day. Robert Chabot was 25.
Authorities reported that the two planes collided shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday near Watertown and the impact disabled one of the two Shorts 360-100 planes owned by Air Cargo Carriers, of Milwaukee. That plane crashed in a field.
The second plane and the three people on board survived an emergency landing at the Dodge County Airport in Juneau.
According to information from the National Transportation Safety Board, the Air Cargo crews were checking extended fuel systems recently added to the aircraft in preparation for service in Iraq, under contract with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Both planes departed from Mitchell International Airport, where they are based. The crews planned to fly for 60 to 90 minutes.
An NTSB official said members of the crew were taking pictures shortly before the mid-air collision.
fastbird
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Formation flight and at dusk...sounds like it was possibly the avoidable link in the accident chain. News tonight says they were in fingertip formation. Not that I'm giving them credibility, but they did say the NTSB got substantiating video from the plane that landed.
My prayers for all involved in this unfortunate tragedy.
My prayers for all involved in this unfortunate tragedy.
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I had the honor of being Todds f.o. for a year and half out of PLB. He always told me that this would be the most enjoyable flying job I would ever have. He was refering to our schedule and the type of flying we did. The best part for me was getting to work with you Todd. Todd and Tracy will be missed but never forgotten.
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tough time
Robert was my roommate at ACC for our initial training. We lived together for a month and learned the airplane together. Robert was so full of life. Our entire class loved him. He made us laugh SO MANY times. My face hurt all month from laughing so hard. The surviving captain is a college buddy I have known for seven or so years. I am told he is doing better. I continue to pray for everyone involved. This is a true tragedy.
Robert was my roommate at ACC for our initial training. We lived together for a month and learned the airplane together. Robert was so full of life. Our entire class loved him. He made us laugh SO MANY times. My face hurt all month from laughing so hard. The surviving captain is a college buddy I have known for seven or so years. I am told he is doing better. I continue to pray for everyone involved. This is a true tragedy.
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wowfind
God rest their souls. I have a friend at ACC. I saw the story and immediatly my heart sank. I was SO relieved to see his AIM name pop up, I knew he was ok. Turns out he was in the other aircraft. You never know what life is gonna throw at you, take each day as a gift. For a couple of minutes I thought I had lost a friend. While I am so grateful he is ok, it still remains that there are other families and friends who cannot say the same.
To the ACC family, I wish to extend my depest sympathies. To the families, the same.
Sorry if this is a bit wordy...im still in a bit of shock.
God rest their souls. I have a friend at ACC. I saw the story and immediatly my heart sank. I was SO relieved to see his AIM name pop up, I knew he was ok. Turns out he was in the other aircraft. You never know what life is gonna throw at you, take each day as a gift. For a couple of minutes I thought I had lost a friend. While I am so grateful he is ok, it still remains that there are other families and friends who cannot say the same.
To the ACC family, I wish to extend my depest sympathies. To the families, the same.
Sorry if this is a bit wordy...im still in a bit of shock.
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