Hendricks Motorsport Plane goes down
#21
Truly devastating. Thoughts and prayers for the entire family and organization.
I might be able to clear up some confusion, right after the race, they announced that the details were still unclear, but that possibly 7 had perished. This morning the 12 were identified.
My father is a pilot and explained the terrain to me. The airport has mountains around it. While obviously this is speculation, he wonders if perhaps the fog was a factor and that after they weren't given clearance to land, the plane wasn't at the proper altitude to clear the tops of the mountains.
Whatever the circumstances where, this is a tragedy of major proportions. The family has recently been through a lot and I can't imagine the dispair.
Prayers to all of them.
I might be able to clear up some confusion, right after the race, they announced that the details were still unclear, but that possibly 7 had perished. This morning the 12 were identified.
My father is a pilot and explained the terrain to me. The airport has mountains around it. While obviously this is speculation, he wonders if perhaps the fog was a factor and that after they weren't given clearance to land, the plane wasn't at the proper altitude to clear the tops of the mountains.
Whatever the circumstances where, this is a tragedy of major proportions. The family has recently been through a lot and I can't imagine the dispair.
Prayers to all of them.
#25
Very Sad indeed. My condolences to those affected.
My wife knew the pilot if the information and names are accurate, he flew for a US Air commuter a while back. Met him a couple times.
My wife knew the pilot if the information and names are accurate, he flew for a US Air commuter a while back. Met him a couple times.
#29
There were 10 people on the plane, not 12. The Hendrick family and organization has had a terible loss! My deepest sympathies go out to family and friends.
#30
Originally Posted by mikes280
who is you dad i worked for Rick and also raced one of his boats back then John also raced back then.
A terrible tradgedy. My prayers are with them.





