Our little 13 1/2 year old toy poodle Katie suffered a seizure in December 2017 due to chronic kidney failure and lack of any calcium. She was hospitalized for three days at IndyVet. Due to their proper treatment and care we got to enjoy our little girl for three more months. Sadly she took a turn for the worse and we had to have her put to sleep.
A few days later we received a sympathy card—all signed by the staff; a note saying a donation had been made in Katie's name and an article called, "Rainbows Bridge." I still cry every time I read it.
I might expect a small veterinary clinic to show that kind of compassion—not a big veterinarian hospital like IndyVet. I was wrong.
The staff at IndyVet were very professional and caring throughout the whole time Katie was being treated.
Pippin jumped down wrongly from his mother's lap. Immediately, we noticed impaired mobility. By the next afternoon, he was completely paralyzed in his front limbs. Being a 12-year-old dog, we thought it was over for Pippin. Then, our regular vet referred us to IndyVet. Once there, doctors thought he could walk again. They were transparent with costs and potential outcomes. We opted for surgery.
With patience, excellent care, and a superb rehabilitation team at IndyVet, we have our boy back after only 1 1/2 months. We are so thankful for IndyVet and their skilled neurosurgery. The rehab team of Kelly and Karrie were fabulous and hardworking with Pippin. The nursing staff was kind and we could call anytime for updates 24 hours a day!
Thanks IndyVet for saving our boy's life!
In September 2014, Tank got loose and was found barely alive and stuck in a tar pit. I was in shock. My husband called IndyVet that Sunday evening and we rushed Tank to the hospital. Several vegetable oil and Dawn dish soap baths were administered. After many hours of bathing, I received a phone call that his blood sugar was 20. The vet quickly acted to this and his blood sugar began to rise. After 3 days, we were able to bring Tank home. Both retinas were torn, he had ulcers in his stomach, and chemical burns along his side. He took 5 medicines and we gave him eye drops 3 times daily. Thanks to your great work, our little guy can see fully and is back to his playful self. Thank you so much for everything!
I called your office today and I inquired about the cost to see my dog and when I just thanked the girl for her reply, instead of hanging up she asked me what was going on. She reached out when she didn't have to and when I started sobbing she offered to meet me out front with a gurney even though it wasn't needed.
When I arrived I was so upset, so confused, so scared and hurting so bad. The nurse came and took him immediately, the girl at the desk whisked me to a room where I could cry without shame (she had no idea the thankfulness I felt when she did that). The vet that came in never judged me for being leery of cost. I have children, need my own surgery right now, have "life" bills and she never made me feel that I was bad for looking at every angle. I was so thankful for these girls looking at me as a person who loves my dog but needed to make the right decision for us all that I felt the need to write to tell them thank you. From your kindness on the phone, to your help at the front desk, to your glasses of water, constant updates and the compassion, I thank you. What you girls didn't know was that my "Chances" was adopted from a shelter at a time when I was struggling to have a child and he shares such a special place in my heart, I was dying inside when I showed up and you don't know how much I needed kindness towards us both. I'm an ER nurse, I know what "bad" looks like and I was scared. Thank you girls for being so kind to me and my "Chances" today (BTW he's called that because I took several chances on his adoption and he changed my life). Thank you all so much, from the bottom of my heart....thank you.
The IndyVet Blood Bank Program means a lot to us. We signed up Angus, our English mastiff, and Joe, our boxer mix. Angus has universal blood so it's truly a blessing for other dogs, which gives more options for his donation. It makes us proud that our boys have helped so many dogs in need with health issues. When Angus is finished donating, there's a bit of cockiness about him like he's saying, 'Look what I did!' Then he gets love and attention, and he loves the treats right after!
We've told several people about the program and tell them you'll feel a sense of accomplishment and pride. Knowing the program is around and what it does for dogs all across the country is just amazing. The perks you get are nice, but knowing what you did to help others is the true perk!
Over the years, all of the girls in the program have become friends. They truly have your pets best interest at heart, and care about the animals in their care. And that means so much to me.
When I registered for this class (Pet First Aid & CPR Training) I felt if I walked away with one or two valuable tips it would be worth my time and money (i.e., I wasn't anticipating a lot but welcomed any new information to help animals). The program was informative, professional, and intense...the good kind of intense. I applaud you, the staff, and canine volunteers Molly, Margo, and Harley for making this a successful and productive event.
The work you are doing is admirable. It is obviously a lot of work for IndyVet (and, personally, I can't imagine it's a great deal of fun for you; as I said earlier, it is intense). It can't be a big moneymaker for you. This tells me you do what you do for the sake of the animals. All too often it has been, sadly, my experience that that purpose gets lost in the process. You all are inspiring, and I thank you for the opportunity to work with you.
Hello. I just want to say that me, my wife and our 3 furry ones had a fantastic time at your annual carnival. You always put on a great show and this year was no exception. When we have the opportunity, we try to make the carnival every year but thank you for a pleasant experience. Great job!
I want to thank everyone at IndyVet for the most amazing service and treatment for our 7 year old Weimaraner, Kona. Our journey began in February. I did some research and with help from my local Veterinarian, we decided that IndyVet would be a good choice to consult. We are definitely crazy dog parents who would do anything for our dog and needed to find the BEST treatment options for her. I can honestly say that we did find THE BEST for her.
After our consultation with the doctor he indicated that Kona needed to have TPLO surgery on her right leg and indicated that her left leg would soon need the TPLO surgery as well. We had no idea that her left leg even had an issue. The doctor took the time to explain what was happening with her, what they would have to do to her and the follow up that she would need after the surgeries. He was amazing. He was there every step of the way to answer our questions and concerns. I have had many surgeries and I have never had a doctor treat me as well as he and the staff have treated Kona and us during these last few months. They went out of their way to call us before surgeries, during surgeries, after surgeries and each day during her recovery. Once she was home when I had questions, there was always someone that would take my call and advise me.
We were lucky enough to have Dr. Klein, who specializes in ophthalmology, take a look at her eyes during one of her recoveries. She was able to diagnose Kona and provide her with medication that has actually helped her. We have had issues with her eyes since she was a baby. Further, IndyVet provided amazing physical therapy for Kona to get her up and around even sooner than expected. Kona has been through so much, but IndyVet truly amazed me with their personal care and attention to not only Kona's needs but to our needs as well. They have worked with us to accommodate our work schedules knowing that we are about an hour away. I can't imagine going through any type of procedures on Kona without them. We can't say thank you enough to EVERYONE at IndyVet!
We are so fortunate to have IndyVet as a resource for our dog.
I've been a registered nurse for more than 30 years. In all my years of nursing I've never seen "doctors" as compassionate and caring as the veterinarians in your facility. All of your staff surpassed my expectations in compassion, caring, and over all treatment of our "baby" Newman, and my family in general. Thank you for taking such good care of Newman, I feel so fortunate and blessed to know you are here to take such good care of all the four legged and furry babies that come through your door.
Where do I start to explain how much I appreciate the kind, caring, and dedicated staff that make up the phenomenum known as "IndyVet". The more than capable professional docs who blend so flawlessly together to ensure quality care and make pet and owner feel so "special". The entire staff seem to go the "xtra mile" to assist their clients whenever possible.
One snowy day, my toy poodle, Babbette, became very ill. For several months as she was "in" and "out" patient, no one really knew if she would ever be well again - but no one ever gave up. When she was so very ill and hospitalized, up-dates were given on her progress or crisis - day or night - I could count on someone to be with her and care for her and my calls were always answered and questions explained. I was treated with respect and kindness but more important, Babbette was given the same.
Although many expert vets took care of Babbette, one certain doc became her "Primary Physician" - I cannot praise this fine doctor enough. Without her dedication, expertise, and skill, I'm not certain Babbette would have sat in Santa's lap this year.
To Summarize: My experience with IndyVet has been bitter sweet. No one ever wants to need emergency care; that's the bitter. However, I thank God in heaven that on Victory (just off 465) there is a place and people who are there 24/7 if you need help for your pet. No where else - on this earth - can come close to the quality and compassion you find waiting behind the glass doors.
Thank you IndyVet - for all you do and all you are!
My Little Ashley was very sick, she had a stroke due to probably her weight of 26 lbs. So my husband called IndyVet and rushed her there. They immediately got her in and started taking care of her. The staff - all of them gave her love, care, and attention like no other hospital. Ashley had a weight problem and so Dr. Speiser put her on a special diet - we followed his instructions and she lost the weight! While there, Ashley wore real baby gowns to keep her warm (they had to clip her long hair due to mats). All the staff would always be loving on her, watching her. They spoiled her!
You could call anytime and they would tell you how she was doing. Once we were called at 2am to come up - she had gotten bad, but Dr. Speiser and the staff pulled her through it.
I highly recommend IndyVet for the love and care of your pet. Ashley got sick again in 2006 and they pulled her through that too. IndyVet takes care of your pet like family. They are caring, loving and are the best Doctor's that have the knowledge - they know what to do. I thank all the Doctors and Staff for loving and caring, and allowing Ashley with me a little longer.
We wish to thank you all for your caring, compassionate and professional care for Jackie in her time of medical need!
It is so refreshing to deal with those who show dedication to their profession. It is not too often these days that someone takes the time for a follow up call to their clients! It was very nice dealing with all of you!
Do you remember me? Yes, I am Leo. I, just want to thank you, for the wonderful job you did on me. I recovered well from all the surgeries and hospital visits. Unfortunately, I still have not found the one who shot me, and the local sheriff was everything else than helpful in finding the person.
I was told your web-page is completed by now. It looks pretty nice as much as I can see on the monitor. Seldom, I feel the last screw in my shoulder, and it does not bother me to play around with my brother. Roasted pig ears are my favored treat. They are nice and crisp, and I am not sharing them with anyone. I got used to pick dry dog food with my long tongue.
My favorite past time is to figure out a way to make me disappear, so far I opened any type of kennel, lock and no fence is tight enough that I will not find a way out. Maybe I should apply for a job at the IRS, to find loop holes and tax-shelter. Or, maybe I start with you as a security dog. I could patrol the kennels during the grave-yard shift. As you know I know all the tricks, no dog would fool me. Maybe I can sneak out and get a car and come to your carnival on July 09th. I assume you do not want me at the night with the Indians. Somehow I miss the nightly drives to Indianapolis. I have no stories to tell to my brother, now. I wish you now a nice weekend.
We can't thank you enough for what you have done for Sam. Sam thanks you too, for saving his life. You guys are great!
We wanted to take time to Thank You for all your effors and care of our dog Daisy Mays. She is now home recovering from her surgery and doing very well.
You have wonderful doctors and staff. Thank you again for a wonderful job.
Thank you for saving Teddy.
Thank you for taking care of Rita when her bandage fell off her foot! Here she is in a calm moment enjoying her hot pink foot.
We wanted to say thanks again for taking such good care of our baby. It is so good to have him back home and playing like he should. It is a job trying to keep him from wanting to scratch at his stitches, but we are working on it.
I must also say that your facility and staff are the top of their profession. All pets were treated like people, not numbers like in a people hospital. We were kept up to date on everything done and were welcomed to call anytime to see how things were going. A people hospital could learn a lot from you guys.
Many people siad I can't believe you would spend that kind of money on a pet, but in our eyes you can't put a price on LOVE. And that is what our Quincy shows us 24/7.
Thanks again for all you have done for us and we will see you in a couple of weeks for a check up and stitch removal.
Happy Holidays from Mark, Kryssi, Andy, Sammy, Mack, Cream and Shark.
Thank you... for all the wonderful things you and your staff have done for my babies in the past, present and future.
"Taz" is doing great. Runs after his tennis ball, plays with his hedge hog. When we got back from his final check-up in Indy, I found an abandoned kitten in the back yard. They are the best of friends, and good therapy for Taz. He has gotten a lot stronger on his legs. He's now called the little miracle dog. Once of these days I'll bring him to see all you guys.
Thanks for your kindness and patience!
We think of you often and hope that you are well.
We wanted to wish you a wonderful holiday. Thank you so much for giving our old Spike back to us! He is doing so great. With our love and gratitude.
The Szotghes and Spike too!
Thank you so much for taking so much care and time with Skeeter. She is our little girl again. She is enjoying her sun bathing, so much. She is still doing well on her diet.
We are glad to have her home again, so was she.
Thanks again to all of the staff.
PS, their birthday cake last March was made out of 2 cans of venison and potato and decorated with venison and potato kibble! They will probably have another one this March when they celebrate their second birthday.
Oreo made a full recovery from her tracheal surgery and is doing great. Thank you so much for everything you did.
Casper was 10 weeks old when I picked him up from the breeders. He was inteded to be a companion for my grandmother. Things quickly changed when my grandma didn't think she could handle all the responsibilities of a new puppy, so my mother decided to take Casper to live at her house. That lasted about five months, until I walked in one day to find her chasing Casper around the dining room table, trying to get him to go outside to do his business instead of on her cream colored carpets. It seemed to be a ritual with those two, running & screaming, the house always in turmoil. During the day Casper would be contained/gated in the bathroom. One day mom came home to find the bottom half of her bathroom cabinet gone, the toilet paper covering the floor and her shower curtain on the floor, and Casper had made himself a temporary bed. Once he was let out of the bathroom it took alot to persuade him to go back in, because once he had found freedom he wasn't giving it up without a battle. Mom told me "you're going to have to take him home with you because I can't do this anymore". We then decided to put him up for adoption. So we found a nice retired couple who took him in for about a week, before they dropped him back off at our front door. They said Casper had more energy than both of them. Now we were at a loss on what to do for Casper. He was just so cute and so sweet with so much love to give but he was so energetic that he was hard to keep up with. I couldn't understand why he kept coming back to us but it finally became clear that we were all meant to be together.
At the time Casper came back to us, we had a 5 yr old Pomeranian name "Gator" and never had any notions of another dog in the house, but we finally talked Gator into letting Casper stay on a trial basis. You have to understan Gator was our baby and he had the run of the place for 5 yrs, so accepting another dog into the house was a BIG DEAL for all of us. It was a hard sell for Gator. He had a routine in place. He would eat, take a daily walk, bark at the neighbor dogs thru the fence and take a couple of naps during the day. Casper, on the other hand, had plans of his own...play...play...and you will play with me. He didn't care if Gator was napping or not. Many times I would walk into a room to find Gator on his bed resting and Casper behind him nudging at the pillow trying to get a rise out of him. It was a daily thing to find some of Gators fuzzy tail hair dangling from Casper's bottom lip. Gator lost alot of sleep that first year, but in the end they became the best of buds.
We never regretted our decision to keep the little guy. They say things happen for a reason and I'm glad they did. We couldn't have asked for a better companion. He had a big heart and shared his love of life with alot of people. He will begreatly missed, but never forgotten. We were lucky enough to have him in our lives for almost 11 years and we know how special he was. God gave us a great gift when he allowed us to spend those years with Casper.
Thank you and much love to all the people at IndyVet who helped him thru his bad times. WE COULDN'T have done it without you. Thank you for all your efforts, care and concern for Casper and going above and beyond. Thank you just doesn't begin to tell you all how we feel about all the times Casper was in your care. Thru pneumonia, disc disease and then cancer. We got more than we bargained for in one little poodle, but you can't put a price on the love we got in return!!
Love Casper and Penny G.
Thanks so much for your help with Sammy.
Dear Dr. Speiser, My momma and I wanted to write and tell you that I'm recovering very well thanks to the work of you and the IndyVet staff. Thanks to you all, I run and play. My momma and I get to play in the snow and walk in the sun. Momma says I am the Light of her world, I don't know what that means, but she sure smiles when she says it.
My legs wobble a little still, but momma tells me I'm getting better all the time. Thank you all for taking such good care of me!!
Thanks to all who were so helpful to allow Christian a chance at a great new life.


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Omega Cave
10 minutes - The Connection. 55 minutes - the Talk. Produced in 2000.
This video about the exploration of the system that made Omega the fourth deepest cave in the continental United States. This video has two parts.
The first part is a 10 minute program of the actual connection between two entrances in the year 2000, and is set to music.
The second part, 55 minutes, is a presentation made at the National Speleological Society (NSS) Convention in Elkins, WV in 2000. It presents a bit of history and plenty of slides from the cave and the connection trip.
At the time of this video, Omega cave was 10 miles long and 1260 feet deep. Now, in 2012, it is over 28 miles long and still growing.
This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 17 November, 2012.
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Cessna 172S Skyhawk, N5295Y, Mike Bravo LLC: Fatal accident occurred October 10, 2015 in Seville, Volusia County, Florida
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Orlando, Florida
Lycoming; Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
http://registry.faa.gov/N5295Y
Location: Seville, FL
Accident Number: ERA16LA008
Date & Time: 10/10/2015, 1400 EDT
Registration: N5295Y
Aircraft: CESSNA 172S
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Windshear or thunderstorm
Injuries: 1 Fatal, 2 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
The commercial pilot reported that, during a local flight, he encountered a downdraft while maneuvering the airplane between 300 and 600 ft above ground level at an airspeed about 75 knots. He stated that he attempted to recover, but the airplane continued to sink and subsequently impacted trees and terrain. Postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal evidence of any mechanical any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
The conditions reported by the closest weather observation facility, located 23 nautical miles away, included scattered towering cumulus clouds and 6-knot winds. Additionally, towering cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds were noted near the airport. Atmospheric modeling data noted the potential for strong low-level thermal activity near the accident site about the time of the accident. Given the weather conditions that prevailed about the time of the accident, it is likely that the airplane encountered a downdraft; given the airplane's altitude and airspeed at the time of the encounter, the pilot had insufficient time to regain control of the airplane before it impacted the ground.
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane's encounter with a downdraft, and the pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude and airspeed, which provided insufficient time and altitude to recover before impacting terrain.
Decision making/judgment - Pilot (Cause)
Downdraft - Effect on operation (Cause)
Factual Information
On October 10, 2015, at 1400 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N5295Y, was substantially damaged after a loss of control during a low altitude maneuver near Seville, Florida. The commercial pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained serious injuries, and the rear seated passenger was fatally injured. The airplane was registered to Mike Bravo LLC., and operated under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions were reported near the accident site about the time of the accident, and no flight plan was filed. The local flight originated from Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), Daytona, Florida at 1300.
According to the pilot, while flying about 600-650 feet above ground level (agl) at a speed of 75 knots with 20° of flaps, the airplane suddenly "fell out from under" him. The airplane lost 300-350 feet of altitude within a few seconds. He applied full power to recover the altitude but the airplane continued to "sink." He maneuvered the airplane towards a clearing to avoid trees, lost control, and collided with the ground.
According to the operator of the airplane, the pilot called twice on the day of the accident. He initially called to apologize for the accident and in the evening, he called to explain what happened earlier that day. The pilot stated earlier that day he brought one passenger and then picked up another. He said that the intent of the flight was to "drop boxes" south of Lake Crescent, at a campsite managed by St. Johns River Water Management District. The pilot said he was aware that dropping objects out of the airplane was prohibited, but assured the operator that he had coordinated with the people on the ground to stay out of the way when the items were dropped. When the pilot reached the campsite, he descended to an altitude between 300 and 600 feet agl, configured the airplane with 20° of flaps, and slowed it to 75 knots. After successfully dropping several boxes, and during the final drop, the airplane encountered a downdraft and lost altitude. The pilot attempted to recover, but the airplane subsequently impacted trees and terrain.
Examination of the airframe and engine by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
The 1453 weather conditions reported at DAB included scattered, towering cumulus clouds at 3,500 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, scattered clouds at 7,500 feet and a broken ceiling at 25,000 feet, and winds from 060° at 6 knots. Additionally, towering cumulus clouds were noted to the south, and cumulonimbus clouds were noted in the distance to the east, southwest, and northwest of the airport. DAB was located 23 nautical miles southeast of the accident site.
The National Weather Service National Radar Mosaic for the period depicted isolated echoes associated with rain showers approximately 5 miles west and 10 miles southwest of the accident site, near Georgetown and Aster, Florida on the ends of Lake George, with a small isolated intense area of echoes immediately east of DAB at the time.
A North American Mesoscale Model sounding for the area of the accident site suggested the potential for strong low-level thermal activity and an unstable atmosphere, with expected clouds developing near 3,000 feet agl. The sounding did not depict the presence of low-level turbulence or windshear.
Maneuvering-low-alt flying
Windshear or thunderstorm (Defining event)
Uncontrolled descent
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
Certificate: Commercial
Age: 26, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 11/26/2013
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated) 425 hours (Total, all aircraft), 340 hours (Total, this make and model), 350 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft)
Pilot-Rated Passenger Information
Certificate: Airline Transport
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s):
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Multi-engine; Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Flight Time: (Estimated) 1300 hours (Total, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: CESSNA
Model/Series: 172S S
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 172S9236
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 10/22/2014, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2299 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 65 Hours
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 6119 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: C91 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-360-L2A
Registered Owner: MIKE BRAVO LLC
Rated Power: 180 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KDAB, 41 ft msl
Observation Time: 1853 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 23 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 114°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 3500 ft agl
Temperature/Dew Point: 29°C / 23°C
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 25000 ft agl
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 6 knots, 60°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 29.89 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Daytona, FL (DAB)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Daytona, FL (DAB)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1314 EDT
Type of Airspace: Class G
Crew Injuries: 2 Serious
Passenger Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Fatal, 2 Serious
Jeffrey Luong
Accident occurred Saturday, October 10, 2015 in Seville, FL
Aircraft: CESSNA 172S, registration: N5295Y
Injuries: 1 Fatal, 2 Serious.
On October 10, 2015, at 1500 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N5295Y, was substantially damaged after a loss of control during a low altitude maneuver near Seville, Florida. The commercial pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained serious injuries, and the rear passenger was fatally injured. The airplane was registered to Mike Bravo LLC., and operated under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions were reported near the accident site about the time of the accident, and no flight plan was filed. The local flight originated from Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), Daytona, Florida at 1314.
According to the operator, who had rented the airplane to the pilot, the purpose of the flight was to "drop boxes" south of Lake Crescent, at a campsite managed by St. Johns River Water Management District. After loading the airplane with cargo, the pilot departed on the accident flight with the two passengers. After departing from DAB, the pilot descended the airplane to between 300 and 600 feet above the ground, configured the airplane with 20 degrees of flaps, and slowed it to 75 knots. After successfully dropping several boxes, and during the final drop, the airplane encountered a downdraft and lost altitude. The pilot attempted to recover, but the airplane subsequently impacted trees and terrain.
The airplane was recovered from the accident site and retained for further examination.
The 1453 weather conditions reported at DAB included scattered, towering cumulus clouds at 3,500 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, scattered clouds at 7.500 feet and a broken ceiling at 25,000 feet, and winds from 060 degrees at 6 knots. Additionally, towering cumulus clouds were noted to the south, and cumulonimbus clouds were noted in the distance to the east, southwest, and northwest of the airport. The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Mike Bravo LLC: http://registry.faa.gov/N5295Y
The 1453 weather conditions reported at DAB included scattered, towering cumulus clouds at 3,500 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, scattered clouds at 7.500 feet and a broken ceiling at 25,000 feet, and winds from 060 degrees at 6 knots. Additionally, towering cumulus clouds were noted to the south, and cumulonimbus clouds were noted in the distance to the east, southwest, and northwest of the airport.
AIRCRAFT: 2002 Cessna 172S N5295Y, s/n: 172S9236
ENGINE: - M&M, S/N: Lycoming IO-360-L2A, s/n: L-31476-51A
PROPELLER: – M&M, S/N: McCauley 1A170E/JHA7660 s/n: 23080
APPROXIMATE TOTAL HOURS (estimated TT & TSMO from logbooks or other information):
ENGINE: 5448.2 ETT, 299.4 TSMOH at 100 hour inspection on 08/10/2015
PROPELLER: PTT 6418.4, PTSMOH 3165.4
AIRFRAME: 6418.4 AFTT at 100 hour inspection on 08/10/2015
OTHER EQUIPMENT: The following avionics were removed and are stored inside:
KMA 28 Audio Panel, KX155A Radio NAV/COM, KT 76 Transponder,
KLN 94 GPS, KAP 140 Flight Control Computer
DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT: On 10/10/15, N5295Y crashed in a wooded area.
DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGES: There is substantial damage to the aircraft.
LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT: Florida Air Recovery, Jacksonville, Florida
REMARKS: Wreckage was disassembled for retrieval and subsequent inspection by NTSB. Engine was partially disassembled for inspection. Engine accessories were removed.
Read more here: http://www.avclaims.com/N5295Y.htm
SEVILLE -- Authorities continue to investigate a small plane crash in rural Seville on Saturday that killed a man and injured two others on board.
Passenger Jeffrey Luong, 27, of Port Orange, died at the scene. Pilot Mark Michael Repanshek, 26, of Port Orange, and passenger Jarrett Bruckner, 24, of Furlong, Pa., were taken to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach.
Their identities were confirmed Sunday by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
All three of the occupants were alumni of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, the world's largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace.
According to the school, Luong graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor's of Science in Aviation Maintenance with a minor in Aviation Safety.
While attending Embry-Riddle, he was active in multiple organizations including the campus radio station WIKD 102.5 FM, Touch-N-Go Productions, First Generation Student Association, Broken Arrow Scenario Club, Jeep & 4X4 Club and Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
Repanshek and Bruckner are current online graduate students with Embry-Riddle Worldwide, and Bruckner is a former Embry-Riddle certified flight instructor at the Daytona Beach campus, according to the school.
"The hearts of the entire Embry-Riddle community are with the family and friends of these young men," said Embry-Riddle Interim President Dr. John R. Watret. "It deeply saddens us to lose one of our own, and we send strength to those recovering."
Authorities say the small Cessna aircraft crashed Saturday afternoon at about 1:50 p.m. less than a mile north of the 700 block of Bunnell Road in the woods at the Double Bar B Ranch in the Seville area. Authorities say the plane is being sent to Jacksonville to be further inspected. The aircraft has crashed before. According to an NTSB report, the plane landed in a fence in New Hampshire in 2010.
Source: http://www.baynews9.com
All three men on board a plane that crashed Saturday near Seville were Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduates, ERAU spokeswoman Melanie Hanns said Sunday.
Passenger Jeffrey Luong, a 27-year-old from Port Orange, died in the crash of a small Cessna plane in a heavily wooded area near Seville.
Pilot Mark Michael Repanshek, a 26-year-old from Port Orange, and passenger Jarrett Bruckner, a 24-year-old from Furlong, Pennsylvania, were hurt in the crash and taken to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach.
The university is expected to release additional information on the graduates later today.
Bruckner's Facebook page indicates he is a First Officer for Republic Airlines. Republic Airways, an Indianapolis-based company that owns that airline, could not be immediately reached for comment Sunday.
The plane crashed shortly after it departed Daytona Beach International Airport about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration. The crash was reported to the Sheriff's Office at 1:50 p.m.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office thinks the Cessna 172S Skyhawk was expected to return to the same airport, according to spokesman Andrew Gant.
The cause of the accident will be determined by the National Transportation Safety Board, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Source: http://www.news-journalonline.com
A 47-year-old Port Orange man was killed and the pilot and another passenger were injured when a Cessna 172S Skyhawk plane crashed Saturday afternoon in a heavily wooded area near Seville in Volusia County's northwest corner.
effrey Luong died in the crash shortly before 2 p.m. The plane went down in deep woods just east of Seville and north of the 700 block of Bunnell Road/County Road 305, according to Volusia County Sheriff's Office spokesman Andrew Gant.
Pilot Mark Michael Repanshek, 26, also of Port Orange, and passenger Jarrett Bruckner, 24, of Furlong, Penn., were injured and transported by helicopter to Halifax Health Medical Center. Their conditions were not available Saturday night.
Emergency personnel initially had a hard time getting to the crash site, so a sheriff's helicopter took over.
"We're having a little bit of a challenge getting access to it," Paul Ebanks, Volusia County Fire Services division chief, said at the scene. "Air One put their medic down on the ground and started treating the patients."
The Sheriff's Office received a 9-1-1 call reporting the crash at 1:50 p.m., Gant said. Officials did not confirm what airport the plane departed from but dispatchers mentioned Daytona Beach on the police scanner.
Shortly after the crash, the pilot told dispatchers he was suffering pain in his shoulder and his passengers were "not doing too good," according to police scanner chatter.
The medical examiner accessed the scene at 721 County Road 305, a gated property with a sign that read "Double Bar B Ranch."
The Federal Aviation Administration was notified of the crash. FAA officials did not return phone calls Saturday.
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — One person was killed and two others were injured Saturday afternoon when a Cessna 172S Skyhawk plane crashed in a wooded area in Seville, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said.
The Cessna 172S Skyhawk crashed shortly before 2 p.m. less than a mile north of a ranch on Bunnell Road, said Andrew Gant, a Sheriff's Office spokesman.
A passenger, Jeffrey Luong, 27, of Port Orange was killed in the crash.
The plane's pilot, Mark Repanshek, 26, of Port Orange, was injured.
Another passenger, Jarrett Bruckner, 24, of Furlong, Pennsylvania, was also injured.
Both Repanshek and Bruckner were transported to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach.
Their conditions aren't known.
Rescue teams had a difficult time accessing the crash site because of the dense landscape.
Channel 9 learned the Cessna 172S Skyhawk place is registered out of Maryland.
The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash.
Source: http://www.wftv.com
Timestamp 10/10/2015 05:10:00 PM 2 comments
Columbia LC41-550FG, N1058S: Fatal accident occurred October 09, 2015 on Buffalo Mountain, Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Nashville, Tennessee
Textron Aviation; Wichita, Kansas
CMI; Mobile, Alabama
William S. Gibbons, Jr: http://registry.faa.gov/N1058S
Accident occurred Friday, October 09, 2015 in Erwin, TN
Aircraft: COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC41 550FG, registration: N1058S
On October 9, 2015, about 1919 eastern daylight time, a Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing LC41-550FG, N1058S, impacted the ground in an uncontrolled descent after encountering a thunderstorm near Erwin, Tennessee. The private pilot and the passenger were fatally injured, and the airplane was destroyed. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The flight originated from the Tyson Airport (TYS) Knoxville, Tennessee, about 1830 and had an intended destination of Monroe County Airport (BMG), Bloomington, Indiana. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan had been filed.
The flight originated earlier in the day from the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), Orlando, Florida. Prior to departing ISM, the pilot's login credentials were used to access weather information via DUAT (Direct User Access Terminal). The information provided included weather along the planned route of flight in textual form The terminal area forecasts along the route of flight predicted showers and thunderstorms in the TYS area and north beginning about 1700. The weather report also included a "Severe Weather Outlook," which stated in part "There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorm from southern New England to the Tennessee Valley. Scattered thunderstorms should occur today in a corridor from New York and parts of New England Southwestward to the Tennessee Valley region. A few of these storms may produce damaging gusts near severe limits and a tornado cannot be ruled out over the northeast."
While en route, the pilot diverted to TYS as he wanted to "check the weather." The flight landed at TYS about 1745. DUAT records indicated that about 1750 the pilot's login credentials were used to access the system and obtain a weather briefing. The weather briefing included a textual description of weather reports along the intended route of flight, and spanning as far as Florida and the New England area. About 1830, the airplane departed TYS and was observed on radar climbing to 15,000 ft mean sea level (msl) on an easterly heading, paralleling an east-west line of convective weather to the north. During the flight, the pilot was in communication with air traffic control (ATC) personnel.
At 1836:02 the TYS controller contacted an air carrier flight descending into TYS and stated in part, "…i got a Columbia that's trying to get towards uh Bloomington Indiana uh would you say going up to like sixteen thousand uh would be a good idea through that area or should i take him somewhere else."
At 1836:13 the air carrier flight stated "absolutely no he needs to go somewhere else."
At 1836:21 the accident flight acknowledged the transmission.
At 1836:21 the controller stated in part "…if i take you to the north i got some areas of uh some lighter precipitation off to the north uh i can get you that way you might be able to cut through that way would you want to try that."
At 1836:37 the controller then stated "that's gonna be my lightest areas i have a few areas of heavy precipitation but it's more scattered and not as uh well us interconnect as the stuff down here towards the uh southwest…"
For the next approximate 9 minutes the controller provided clearances for the accident pilot to deviate and turn left and/or right as necessary.
At 1845:10 the controller, in communication with another ATC facility stated in part "…he's trying to get through this line that we told him he really shouldn't even have departed cause he can't get through the line."
For the next approximate 9 minutes the controller provided deviation clearances and radio frequency change for the accident flight.
At 1854:28 the controller stated "…based on the weather i'm showing um do you have any uh nexrad or anything on board."
At 1854:36 the pilot replied "i do have nexrad on board"
At 1854:41 the controller stated "…just trying to come up with a plan for you here looks like ah right around well let me see here about your ah eleven o'clock position and about forty miles forty one forty two miles um there's an area if you kinda cut north from there looks like you may be able to hang back towards the northwest its (unintelligible) precip that i'm showing but ah just keep me advised as to what youd like to do."
At 1855:08 the pilot replied "yeah i think we're looking at the same spot i was looking at either just west or just east of ah is it Greenville."
At 1911:09 the pilot requested and received clearance to turn 15° to the left.
At 1913:46 the pilot was given permission and acknowledged the clearance to climb from 15,000 ft msl to 17,000 ft msl.
At 1918:29 the pilot stated "five eight sierra", which was the last recorded transmission from the accident flight.
After the last radio transmission, radar data showed the airplane descending from approximately 17,500 ft to ground level, in approximately one minute, in the vicinity of the accident location.
Multiple witnesses observed the airplane descending, turning to the right, and then exploding on ground impact. One witness reported that, at the time of the accident, the area was receiving a "hard rain."
According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records, the pilot, age 45, held a private pilot certificate with airplane single-engine land and instrument airplane ratings, which was issued December 28, 2013. He held an FAA third-class medical certificate, issued April 18, 2014, with a limitation that he "must wear corrective lenses." At the time of the medical examination, the pilot reported 279 total hours of flight experience with 73.9 hours in the previous 6 months. At the time of this writing, no pilot logbooks were provided to the.
According to FAA records, the airplane was issued an airworthiness certificate in 2007 and registered to the pilot in January 2015. The most recent recorded annual inspection was on April 15, 2015, and, at that time, the airplane had 1,098.7 total flight hours. The most recent maintenance was recorded on June 24, 2015, and, at that time, the airplane had 1,113.1 total flight hours.
The airplane was powered by a Continental Motors TSIO-550-C20B engine that, at the time of the airplane's most recent annual inspection, had accrued 37.5 flight hours since major overhaul. The most recent engine maintenance occurred on August 17, 2015, which was an oil change; at that time the engine had accrued 76.3 hours since major overhaul.
The airplane was not equipped with on-board weather radar; however, it was equipped to receive XM Satellite Weather. The airplane was also equipped with a Garmin G1000 avionics suite, which was capable of displaying the aviation weather data provided through Sirius XM Satellite Weather services. According to information provided by Sirius XM Satellite Radio, the pilot had established an account for aviator pro aviation weather and Sirius XM Select audio services on July 6, 2011, and the account was current at the time of the accident.
According to Sirius' website the aviator pro service provided the following products: High-Resolution NEXRAD Radar, High-Resolution Radar, Severe Weather Storm Tracks, Lightning, Winds Aloft (at Altitude) SPC Aviation Weather Watches, PIREPs, METARs, TAFs, Turbulence, Satellite Mosaic, AIRMETs, SIGMETS, as well as various other aviation weather services.
The 1937 special recorded weather observation at Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI), Bristol, Tennessee, located about 13 miles to the northwest of the accident location, included variable wind at 3 knots, visibility 6 miles due to thunderstorms and rain, scattered cumulonimbus clouds at 2,300 ft above ground level (agl), broken at 6,000 feet agl, overcast at 11,000 feet agl, temperature 19°C, dew point 17°C, and barometric altimeter 30.05 inches of mercury. The remarks section of the special weather observation stated that a thunderstorm began at 1931 with occasional lighting in cloud and cloud to ground at the airport. The thunderstorms in the vicinity were moving east.
The 1915 recorded weather observation at Elizabethton Airport (0A9), Elizabethton, Tennessee, located about 10 miles to the northeast of the accident location, included calm winds, 10 miles visibility, few clouds at 6,000 feet agl, scattered clouds at 7,500 feet agl, broken clouds at 9,000 feet agl, and barometric altimeter 30.03 inches of mercury.
Weather radar data indicated that the line of convectively contained cells from 5 dBZ (decibels of equivalent reflectivity) to greater than 55dBZ, and the weather cell around the time and vicinity of the accident indicated greater than 55 dBZ.
At 1855, a convective SIGMET was issued advising of a line of thunderstorms 50 miles wide along a line that went through the accident region. The line was reported to be moving from 260° at 30 knots, with cloud tops to FL440 (44,000 feet msl).
Lightning data between 1900 and the time of the accident for the area surrounding the accident location showed lightning activity in the area; however, there was no lightning activity associated with the cell that coincided with the location of the airplane at the time of the accident.
Figure 1: KRMX Reflectivity Product initiated at 1915, White Line was Accident Flight Path at 1917
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)-13 infrared cloud-top temperatures varied between about -20°C and -53°C in the accident region, corresponding to heights of about 22,600 ft msl and greater than 35,000 ft msl, respectively.
According to the United States Naval Observatory, official sunset was at 1902, and the end of civil twilight was at 1923. Moonset occurred at 1725, and 10% of the moon disc would have been visible had the moon been above the horizon.
The airplane wreckage was found in the Cherokee National Forest, in the vicinity of the accident flight's last radar return, at an elevation of 2,825 ft msl. The slope around the accident site varied between 20° and 30°. The airplane impacted two 27-ft-tall trees. The debris path was fairly compact, and a considerable amount of debris was located within an impact crater that was about the length of the airplane's wingspan. The airframe was impact-damaged, segmented, and thermally destroyed. The engine was found in a 4-ft-deep crater and remained attached to the firewall. The engine mounts were impact-separated and were located with the main wreckage. The propeller was impact-separated at the crankshaft propeller flange.
The attitude indicator was located within the debris field; it exhibited impact damage and displayed a nose-down, inverted right-wing-low attitude. No other instruments were readable. The nose landing gear wheel was impact-separated and located about 45 ft downhill from the main wreckage. The nose landing gear strut was impacted-separated and was located in the impact crater. The main wing spar was located in the impact crater. It was composed of composite material, was thermally destroyed, and exhibited some impact splintering.
The left wing was thermally destroyed. The left wing navigation light was located at one end of the impact crater. The left wing speed brake was found in the stowed position. The left main wheel assembly was impact-separated. The aileron and flap were thermally destroyed, and an accurate flap position could not be conclusively determined.
The right wing was thermally destroyed. The right wing navigation light was located at the opposite end of the impact crater from the left wing navigation light. The right wing speed brake was found in the stowed position. The right main wheel assembly was thermally destroyed. The aileron and flap were thermally destroyed, and an accurate flap position could not be conclusively determined.
The empennage assembly, which included the vertical and horizontal stabilizers, was thermally damaged. The rudder remained attached to the vertical stabilizer but exhibited thermal damage on its leading edge. The rudder cables remained attached to their respective rudder horns.
The engine remained attached to the firewall, which had become impact separated from the airframe. The engine was an TSIO-550- C, 310-hp. The propeller was separated at the propeller flange. The No. 6 cylinder was impact separated from the engine. The oil pan was thermally damaged. The camshaft was visible, and all of the connecting rods were visible and remained attached to the crankshaft. The crankshaft exhibited torsional twist, 45° lip faces, and radial cracking.
The fuel pump was thermally destroyed. The fuel manifold valve was impact separated; it was disassembled and found to contain soot and debris but was otherwise unremarkable. The magnetos were impact separated, fragmented, and thermally destroyed. The oil pump was impact damaged.
The Hartzell 3-bladed propeller was impact separated at the propeller crankshaft flange. The spinner was located within the impact crater, exhibited extensive torsional twisting, and was fragmented. All three blades remained attached. Two of the blade tips were impact separated, one about 31 inches from the hub and the other about 31 1/8 inches from the hub. The third blade was intact. All 3 propeller blades were bent aft and formed around the hub. All 3 blades also exhibited leading edge gouging and slight twisting, and the outboard edge of 2 of the blades exhibited forward bending. The damage to the propeller assembly was consistent with it being under power at the time of impact.
The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Division of Forensic Pathology, performed an autopsy on the pilot. The report listed the cause of death as "multiple blunt force injuries."
Toxicological testing on the pilot's muscle tissue was performed at the FAA's Bioaeronautical Sciences Research Laboratory, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
TheFAA Bioaeronautical Research Sciences Laboratory toxicology testing was limited by the absence of available blood or body fluids; only muscle tissue was available. Testing detected 0.01 g/dl of ethanol as well as citalopram and its metabolite N-desmethylcitalopram in muscle.
According to the FAA, ethanol is a powerful central nervous system depressant that distributes evenly throughout tissues based on the water content of that tissue. In the United States, a blood level of 0.08 g/dl is considered impairing, and current laws prohibit operating a motor vehicle at this level but impairment has been documented at levels as low as 0.02 g/dl. Ethanol may also be produced in the body after death by microbial activity.
Citalopram is a prescription antidepressant also named Celexa. The pilot's medical records documented that the pilot's depression had improved significantly on citalopram, and his personal physician noted on the last visit on July 14, 2015, the pilot was doing well on medication, had no significant depressive symptoms, no difficulty concentrating, and no suicidal thoughts or wishes. According to the FAA's Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners, pilots treated for depression with citalopram may be considered for special issuance of a medical certificate if the pilot has been clinically stable as well as on a stable dose of medication without any aeromedically significant side effects and/or an increase in symptoms. For further information, reference the NTSB Medical Officer's Factual Report in the public docket for with this investigation.
The FAA publication "General Aviation Pilot's Guide to Preflight Weather Planning, Weather Self-Briefings, and Weather Decision Making" states, in part: "Datalink does not provide real-time information. Although weather and other navigation displays can give pilots an unprecedented quantity of high quality weather data, their use is safe and appropriate only for strategic decision making (attempting to avoid the hazard altogether). Datalink is not accurate enough or current enough to be safely used for tactical decision making (negotiating a path through a weather hazard area, such as a broken line of thunderstorms). Be aware that onboard weather equipment can inappropriately influence your decision to continue a flight. No matter how "thin" a line of storms appears to be, or how many "holes" you think you see on the display, it is not safe to fly through them."
The FAA's Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 10, "Weather Theory" states, in part: "…if an aircraft enters a thunderstorm, the aircraft could experience updraft and downdraft that exceed 3,000 feet per minute…a good rule of thumb is to circumnavigate thunderstorms by at least 5 nautical miles…if flying around a thunderstorm is not an option, stay on the ground until it passes."
FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 00-24, "Thunderstorms," dated February 19, 2013, Section 8, "Ground-Based Weather Radar" states the following with regard to "Echo Intensity (Reflectivity);"
The colors on radar images represent different echo intensities (also called reflectivity) measured in decibels of Z (dBZ) (equivalent reflectivity). The dBZ values increase based on the strength of the return signal from targets in the atmosphere. Each image includes a color scale that represents a correlation between intensity value and color on the radar image…Reflectivity is correlated to intensity of precipitation. When the dBZ value reaches 15, light precipitation is present. The higher the reflectivity value, the higher the rainfall rate. Reflectivity is also correlated with intensity terminology (phraseology) for air traffic control purposes…" Figure 2 shows the correlation between reflectivity and ATC terminology.
Figure 2: ATC Phraseology Chart
Radar dBZ Scale
Review of WSR-88D Level-II weather radar imagery from Knoxville, Tennessee, showed that the color scale used by that system used 16 various colors and shades of colors. The color scale is shown in Figure 3:
Figure 3: WSR-88D Level II Color Scale
Review of the XM satellite reflectivity color bar showed that XM used 7 different colors to display weather radar echo intensities. The color scale was coded from "light" to "heavy" as shown in Figure 4:
Figure 4: XM Satellite Reflectivity Color Scale
Review of the color bar used in the Garmin G1000 for display of XM weather radar imagery showed that it used 6 different colors to display weather radar echo intensities. The color scale was coded as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Garmin G1000 Reflectivity Color Scale
On October 9, 2015, about 1919 eastern daylight time, a Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing LC41-550FG, N1058S, was destroyed following a collision with terrain near Erwin, Tennessee. The private pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight originated from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), Knoxville, Tennessee, about 1832, and was destined for Monroe County Airport (BMG), Bloomington, Indiana. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan had been filed. The airplane was owned and operated by a private individual. The personal flight was conducted under the provision of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
The flight initially departed earlier in the day from the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), Orlando, Florida, at 1306, with an intended destination of BMG. While enroute, the pilot requested to divert to TYS due to a "significant amount of thunderstorms." That flight landed at 1558.
Preliminary radar data provided by the Federal Aviation Administration, indicated that the accident flight departed TYS about 1832, on a ground track of about 080 degrees. About 18 minutes later, the flight leveled off about 15,000 feet above mean sea level (msl). Then, about 16 minutes later, the airplane turned left to a ground track of about 330 degrees, and began a climb to about 17,000 feet. About 3 minutes after leveling off at 17,000 feet, the flight began descending. The last radar return, recorded at 1919, was in the vicinity of the accident location, at an altitude of 3,400 feet msl.
Several eyewitnesses reported seeing the lights of the airplane as it descended downward. Some of the witnesses also reported seeing lightning and heavy rain in the vicinity about the time of the accident.
The airplane impacted trees and terrain located within the Cherokee National Forest, at an approximate elevation of 2,880 feet. The debris path was compact and the ground and tree scars were consistent with a near vertical descent, and a nose down impact angle. The wreckage was fragmented and thermally destroyed.
The 1853 recorded weather at the Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI), Blountville, Tennessee, located 16 miles to the north of the accident location, included light rain and wind from 250 degrees at 6 knots. A special recorded weather observation, at 1937, included thunderstorms with occasional lighting in the cloud as well as cloud to ground lighting. The observation further indicated that thunderstorms were in the vicinity of the airport and moving to the east.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, TN (WJHL) – A deadly plane crash on Buffalo Mountain inspired one first responder to build a memorial to honor the victims.
On October 9th, 2015 William "Bill" Gibbons and his daughter Abbey died in a plane crash in Washington County, TN on Buffalo Mountain.
"The storm had hit, when we got here there was still a fire going smoke was pouring out everywhere, it's usually rescue mode but in this situation there was nothing to rescue," said Lt. Doug Gregg with the Washington County, TN Sheriff's Office, one many emergency workers who responded to the crash.
"We did everything we could for 3 days to try to get everything that we could out of here and send it back home but there are still things here that need to be remembered," said Gregg.
For two weeks, Lt. Gregg, hiked a mile and a half to the secluded area where the crash happened and built a memorial.
"I worked off and on my off time for probably two weeks then I had about two weeks to sit and think about it," said Gregg.
Gregg told News Channel 11's Micah Smith, building the memorial helped him process the incident.
"When officers work scenes like this there's always a piece of you that stays at the scene. I feel more at peace and it's not just a memorial for them, it's for the officers [who] worked this — the EMS guys and the Unicoi County Sheriff's Office — everybody who had a part in this," said Gregg.
Although the memorial was a part of Gregg's healing process, he told News Channel 11, he will be happy if it also brings peace to others.
Gregg said he hasn't told many people about the memorial, including the family of the victims, but he does keep in contact with friends of the family.
Original article can be found here: http://wdtn.com
William "Bill" Gibbons with his daughter Abbey
Bill Gibbons, vice president of engineering at Cook Medical.
Abbey Hardison Gibbons
William S. "Bill" Gibbons Jr.
National Transportation Safety Board - Aviation Accident Preliminary Report: http://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Nashville FSDO-19
William Gibbons with his daughter Abbey
It will be up to an insurance company to retrieve the charred airplane debris left after the craft crashed on Buffalo Mountain Friday night, according to Washington County Sheriff Ed Graybeal.
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration were on scene Saturday and Sunday to inspect the aircraft at the site, but didn't remove any items from the area, he said. A final report on the crash could take as long as a year, but the agency could have a preliminary report this week.
"When the NTSB left, they said it will be up to the insurance company to contact the (Cherokee) National Forest and set up something to get the rest of the plane out," Graybeal said Monday. "They're required to remove the plane, (and) they're supposed to contact the forestry service today to go look at it."
Bill Gibbons, 45, and his 15-year-old daughter, Abbey, died in the nose-dive crash on the heavily wooded mountain. Responders removed the bodies, which were taken to the William Jenkins Forensic Center at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, for tests to confirm their identity.
Nearly three dozen responders were at the command post or crash site Saturday and Sunday, Graybeal said. Unicoi County authorities initially thought the crash was on that side of the line, but once they arrived at the scene and took a GPS reading, they determined it was in Washington County.
Graybeal said Washington County responders arrived to set up a command post around 6:30 a.m. Saturday, then worked to organize a plan to reach the site, which proved to be difficult.
"They took firetower road five miles with four-wheel drive vehicles, then got on ATVs for about a half mile, then hiked 400 yards on foot," he said. Responders had to cut trees and clear a path for the ATVs.
"The investigator said after he looked at it he didn't have to take any items from the plane," Graybeal said. Responders were able to pack up and leave the area by 5 p.m. Sunday.
The plane was at about 14,000 feet and headed into a storm system over the Tri-Cities when it went off radar before the crash was reported. Graybeal said the impact of the crash drove the plane engine several feet into the ground, and the plane caught on fire.
"It was a hot fire. If it hadn't been raining as hard as it was, it would have set the mountain on fire," he said.
Gibbons and his daughter were flying from Knoxville back to their home in Bloomington, Ind., when the plane went down. Numerous witnesses on the Unicoi County side of the mountain saw the plane headed down before it disappeared, then heard a loud noise and saw a flash.
Source: http://www.johnsoncitypress.com
Date Of Death: October 9, 2015
Service Date: 3:00 pm Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church.
Abbey Hardison Gibbons, 15, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC and was a sophomore at Bloomington High School South. Abbey was a kind and loving soul who excelled in the classroom as well as in her extracurricular activities. She was active in competitive cheerleading with Velocity Cheer, as well as a JV football cheerleader at BHSS. Abbey loved her French classes and persuaded her family to take a trip to Paris so she could be fully immersed in the language and culture. She had decided her dream college was going to be the University of North Carolina and was putting her academic path in place to make that a reality. Abbey had dreams of traveling the world, specifically Africa, as a photo-journalist and had recently added sky-diving to her bucket list.
Abbey had numerous friends and they were always welcome and comfortable in her home. She enjoyed being in the middle of large groups but also relished her quiet time with just a few friends, catching up on old episodes of New Girl and The Gilmore Girls.
As a twin, Abbey leaves behind a special bond with her brother, Will, and her mother, Emily. She is also survived by her grandparents, Sandra and Robert Bell of Goldsboro, NC, her grandmother Mary Jane Holtoner of Goldsboro, NC, her grandfather, Stewart Gibbons (Jane) of Tampa, FL, her uncle, Jeffery Bell (Reagan) of Smithfield, NC and cousins, Finnegan and Teague. Abbey was proceeded in death by her great grandparents, Colonel William and Paula Gibbons of Macon, GA, and General Stanley and Mary Jane Holtoner of New York, NY.
Abbey was on a father-daughter trip with her father, Bill, doing what they loved - riding roller coasters and flying - and will be laid to rest alongside him in North Carolina at a later date. Services will be held in Bloomington, IN at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, with visitation from 1:00-3:00. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Middle Way House (www.middlewayhouse.org), Community Kitchen of Monroe County (www.monroecommunitykitchen.com), or Water for Children Africa (www.waterforchildrenafrica.org).
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org
Source: http://allenfuneralhome.org
William S. Gibbons Jr.
William S. Gibbons, Jr. 45, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015. He was born in Goldsboro, NC and was Vice President of Engineering at Cook Medical in Bloomington, IN. Bill was married to Emily Bell Gibbons, also born in Goldsboro, NC and had two children, 15-year-old twins Will and Abbey. His family was his life and everything he did was in support of them.
Bill was the consummate professional as he moved through the ranks at Cook Medical, starting as a Development Engineer and President of Endoscopy in the Winston-Salem office. In 2009 Cook moved Bill and his family to the Bloomington headquarters, where he was named to his current role of VP of Engineering. Bill was a quiet executive, leading by example. His group included over 350 employees in eight locations around the world.
Bill also led by example in his academic life, graduating Magna Cum Laude from North Carolina State University with a degree in aerospace engineering which he used to launch his career. Never satisfied with his learning, Bill received his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of North Carolina and has been party to multiple patents.
It has been said that Bill never saw his work as the tools and devices, but as the people for whom the devices were created. No matter the topic or the question, it always came back to the patient. His colleagues and employees felt this in his every-day life and he leaves enormous shoes to fill at Cook.
In addition to his family, which was always his greatest joy, and his work, which allowed him to use his knowledge to make this world a better place, Bill loved to fly. He traveled the world for his work and it was through this, and his early interest in aerospace engineering, that led him to get his private pilot's license. He loved being in the sky over southern Indiana on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, he loved being able to jump down to North Carolina to see friends and family at a moment's notice, and he loved taking his family on little get-aways or to watch their beloved NC State Wolfpack play ball.
Bill will be greatly missed by his many friends and co-workers and is survived by his wife, Emily and his son Will, both of Bloomington, his mother, Mary Jane Holtoner of Goldsboro, NC, his father, Stewart Gibbons (Jane) of Tampa, FL, his parents-in-law, Sandra and Robert Bell of Goldsboro, his brother-in-law, Jeffery Bell (Reagan), and nephews, Finnegan and Teague. Bill was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Colonel William and Paula Gibbons of Macon, GA, and General Stanley and Mary Jane Holtoner of New York, NY.
Bill was on a father-daughter trip with his daughter, Abbey, doing what they loved - riding roller coasters and flying - and he will be laid to rest alongside her in North Carolina at a later date. Services will be held in Bloomington, IN at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, with visitation from 1:00-3:00. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Middle Way House (www.middlewayhouse.org), Community Kitchen of Monroe County (www.monroecommunitykitchen.com), or Water for Children Africa (www.waterforchildrenafrica.org).
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. - Two people found dead at the site of a plane crash in eastern Tennessee have an Indiana connection.
Bill Gibbons, vice president of engineering at Cook Medical, along with his daughter were in a plane crash on Buffalo Mountain, according to a Cook Medical spokesperson. Gibbons' daughter, Abbey, was a sophomore at Bloomington South, according to a district spokesperson.
The Monroe County Community School Corporation issued a statement Saturday, saying:
"The Monroe County Community School Corporation and the Bloomington High School South community are deeply saddened by the loss of beloved South student, Abbey Gibbons, and her father, Bill Gibbons. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family, friends, and all those affected by this tragedy. Our thoughts are with them as we remember and grieve the loss of a wonderful, caring, and exceptional student.
Bloomington High School South Principal Mark Fletcher expressed, "We are all in shock and saddened, to say the least, with the news of the Gibbons' tragic accident. Such fantastic people who were thought so highly of by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family."
A district spokesperson further said the district's Director of Student Services would be coordinating with a team of school social workers in addition to faculty at Bloomington South to provide extra counseling support for students who need it.
The president of Cook Medical and Cook Group struggled to find the words to explain impact Bill Gibbons had on the global company and the pride he had for his children and family.
Pete Yonkman explained, "He changed our product and changed people's lives."
As the vice president of engineering, Gibbons was responsible for the development and oversight of the 4,000 different medical devices Cook manufactures and sells around the world.
According to Yonkman, Gibbons "...had his fingerprints on all those products," and he was "passionate about inventing devices that save lives. He felt that responsibility very deeply."
The effort to determine what exactly went wrong with Gibbons' plane has been the work of multiple state and federal agencies across Tennessee. Emergency response and forensic teams traveled by ATV and foot to the site of the crash, and spent hours sifting through debris.
The search and rescue leader for Washington County EMS in Tennessee, Lee Peace, said several pieces of wreckage were partially buried.
"The biggest piece of the plane that we saw was the tail section, the last maybe three feet of the tail," Peace said. "Nothing else was really recognizable."
Unicoi County Sheriff Mike Hensley said the victims were ejected from the aircraft. The bodies were found near the head of Ramsey Creek Friday night at about 11pm, about three hours after investigators believe the plane crashed. A crew in a Tennessee Highway Patrol helicopter found the wreckage using infrared technology. Then, Unicoi County emergency response workers secured the scene.
NTSB investigators said the plane left Knoxville, Tenn., for Bloomington and, according to FlightAware.com, the four-seat plane lost its signal around 7:20 p.m. The Gibbons were on their way home from a Fall Break trip.
Yonkman said Gibbons often talked of his children.
"He loved them so much. He was so proud of them. He was a father that was fun to be around."
And, Yonkman explained, coworkers around the world looked up to Gibbons.
"He was passionate about people, passionate about work, passionate about family, passionate about the environment."
Gibbons received his pilot's license less than two years ago. The plane he was flying was his own private plane.
The director of the Unicoi County Emergency Management Agency said weather may have played a role in the crash, but no definitive cause has been released. In fact, investigators say it could take six months to a year to determine the exact cause.
"They're collecting data from the structure of the aircraft, they're looking to see what may have caused it," explained Nes Lovotch, director of the Washington County/Johnson City Emergency Management Agency. "If they can collect enough evidence from the bodies that were there, they can tell whether it was a heart attack, but in this case they weren't able to do that."
One NTSB investigator on-scene said smaller aircraft like the one Gibbons was flying don't carry black boxes, so his agency will look at other technology in the aircraft that can help indicate what happened.
Source: http://www.wthr.com
The Washington County Sheriff's Office officially released the names of the victims of a fatal plane crash that happened Friday night.
A press release sent by the the sheriff's office on Sunday said the victims of the crash have been identified as William "Bill" Gibbons and his teenage daughter, Abbey, both of Bloomington, Indiana.
It was raining when the small plane crashed on Buffalo Mountain near the Unicoi County-Washington County line during its route from Knoxville to Bloomington, killing Gibbons and his daughter. Sheriff Ed Graybeal said on Sunday that Gibbons was likely following a flight plan that led him over Johnson City when the plane went down just after 7 p.m. on Friday.
Earlier Saturday, FAA spokesman Jim Peters released a statement regarding the plane and its flight plan:
"A Columbia LC41-550FG aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Johnson City, TN last night. Local authorities will release the names and conditions of the two people on board. The FAA will then release the aircraft registration. The aircraft was heading to Bloomington, In from Knoxville, TN. The FAA will investigate."
Rescue teams, investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board worked until the late afternoon on Sunday to inspect the debris field on Buffalo Mountain. The investigation into the cause of the crash could last anywhere form six months to a year, according to a NTSB air safety investigator.
According to Bill Gibbons' Facebook page, he was originally from Goldsboro, N.C., and studied biomedical engineering at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He as vice president of Cook Medical in Bloomington.
Cook Medical, a medical equipment manufacturer in Bloomington, posted a statement on their Facebook page Saturday afternoon acknowledging the death of Gibbons and his daughter in a plane crash outside of Knoxville.
The bodies were recovered Saturday and sent to the William L. Jenkins Forensic Center for autopsy.
The National Transportation Safety Board investigator has now arrived on the scene of Friday night's deadly plane crash on Buffalo Mountain.
Air safety investigator Shawn Etcher told News 5 WCYB's Cassandra Sweetman the plane involved was a four-seat, single-engine Columbia aircraft. The plane had left Knoxville and was headed for Bloomington, Indiana, when it crashed before 8pm.
Also late Saturday, the Washington County medical examiner returned to the staging area from the crash scene and said he cannot yet confirm the identities of the victims. In fact, it could take a few days. He has to examine evidence and talk to the family of who he believes the victims may be.
However, NBC affiliate WTHR in Indianapolis reported Bloomington company Cook Medical announced that Bill Gibbons, the company's vice president of engineering, was in the plane, along with his daughter.
Cook Medical released this statement: Our hearts are heavy today as we learned about the passing of our friend and coworker. Last night, Bill Gibbons, our vice president of engineering, and his daughter were involved in a plane crash near Knoxville, TN. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gibbons family.
A spokesperson for the Monroe County Community School Corporation, where Gibbon's daughter attended school, also released a statement Saturday night.
Whenever there is a tragedy of this nature, our Director of Student Services, Becky Rose, MSW, LCSW, coordinates with a team of our school social workers, in addition to faculty at the building directly affected, to provide extra counseling support for students. That process began immediately upon our hearing of the tragic news this weekend.
"The Monroe County Community School Corporation and the Bloomington High School South community are deeply saddened by the loss of beloved South student, Abbey Gibbons. and her father, Bill Gibbons. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family, friends, and all those affected by this tragedy. Our thoughts are with them as we remember and grieve the loss of a wonderful, caring, and exceptional student. Bloomington High School South Principal Mark Fletcher expressed, "We are all in shock and saddened, to say the least, with the news of the Gibbons' tragic accident. Such fantastic people who were thought so highly of by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family."
Midday Saturday, the ETSU William L. Jenkins Forensic Center team started heading up the mountain to photograph and collect the bodies of the two victims. Unicoi County Sheriff Mike Hensley said the two victims were ejected from the aircraft.
The bodies were found near the head of Ramsey Creek, Friday night at about 11pm. A crew in a Tennessee Highway Patrol helicopter found the wreckage using infrared technology. Then, Unicoi County emergency response workers secured the scene.
Trucks and all-terrain vehicles were only able to take investigators part of the way to the site. Investigators had to hike the rest of the way.
News 5 WCYB's Cassandra Sweetman, on the scene, reported the crash actually occurred on the Washington County side of the Buffalo Mountain ridge line. That meant Washington County agencies led search and recovery efforts, in coordination with Unicoi County agencies, until the NTSB arrived.
The plane came crashing down on Buffalo Mountain near Erwin before 8pm Friday.
That's when emergency crews started climbing Buffalo Mountain on foot, and the THP helicopter with an infrared camera started searching for the wreckage.
Sheriff Hensley said the crews searched a five-mile radius, centered in an area north of Pinnacle Tower.
The director of the Unicoi County Emergency Management Agency told News 5 WCYB's Maggie Smolka some people on the ground heard what they thought was a plane's engine making a sputtering sound. They did say they couldn't see a point of impact.
Maggie was reporting from the staging area at the Unicoi County tourism center off Interstate 26. Buffalo Mountain is directly behind it.
The emergency director also said it was hard to find anything because the terrain is not the best and there are a lot of trees around. Also, it was nighttime and the weather had been rainy.
He did say the weather may have played a role in whatever happened.
Source: http://www.wcyb.com
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (October 10, 2015) – The vice president of engineering at Cook Medical and his daughter died in a plane crash in eastern Tennessee Friday night.
William Gibbons was the pilot of the Columbia LC41-550FG plane and his daughter Abbey Gibbons was the passenger.
Cook Medical public relations representative Marsha Lovejoy released this statement to CBS4:
Our hearts are heavy today as we learned about the passing of our friend and coworker. Last night, Bill Gibbons, our vice president of engineering, and his daughter were involved in a plane crash near Knoxville, TN. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gibbons family.
According to the Johnson City Press, the small plane was headed to Bloomington when it crashed near Knoxville, Tennessee around 7:15 p.m. Friday.
Emergency radio communications told the Johnson City Press that traffic controllers at Tri-Cities Regional Airport lost contact with the pilot at about 14,000 feet.
Investigators believe inclement weather was a factor in the crash.
Abbey was a sophomore at Bloomington High School South. According to one of her teachers, she was a stellar French student and a junior varsity cheerleader. She has a twin brother, and she would have turned 16 in December.
Source: http://cbs4indy.com
A plane headed to Bloomington crashed in the mountains of northeastern Tennessee Friday night, killing the pilot, William S. Gibbons Jr. of Bloomington, and his daughter Abbey, a sophomore at Bloomington High School South. Cook Medical public relations representative Marsha Lovejoy released this statement to FOX59:
"Our hearts are heavy today as we learned about the passing of our friend and coworker. Last night, Bill Gibbons, our vice president of engineering, and his daughter were involved in a plane crash near Knoxville, TN. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gibbons family.'
Washington County Sheriff Ed Graybeal told the Johnson City Press that the first emergency workers reached the crash site Saturday morning on Buffalo Mountain, southwest of Johnson City, Tennessee.
EMS trucks and all-terrain vehicles were taking a forensic team from East Tennessee State University's Jenkins Forensic Center as far up Buffalo Mountain as possible to investigate the crash, but they would have to hike the rest of the way in.
Graybeal did not release the identities of the two killed in the crash, telling the Johnson City Press that federal authorities had been called in to investigate.
The plane went down beyond the Pinnacle Fire Tower trail southwest of Johnson City. According to emergency radio communications, traffic controllers at Tri-Cities Regional Airport lost contact with the pilot of a single-engine plane at about 14,000 feet, the Press reported.
Unicoi County Sheriff Mike Hensley told the Johnson City Press a Tennessee Highway Patrol Helicopter pilot spotted the crash site from the air, and a ground crew of searchers then reached the area. The single-engine, four-seat plane broke into several pieces on impact, Hensley said.
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UPDATE: 4:35 p.m.: A National Transportation Safety Board inspector said Saturday afternoon it would take six months to a year to determine why a small plane crashed Friday night on Buffalo Mountain south of Johnson City, killing both people on board.
"Right now, we're not looking at how or why it went down," Shawn Etcher, an NTSB air safety inspector, said at a command post established at the base of the Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail on Dry Creek Road before going to the crash site. "We're looking at gathering the facts so we can look at everything and get a full picture."
Earlier Saturday, the NTSB gave local authorities the go ahead to photograph the site and remove the bodies of the pilot and his passenger. A forensic team from East Tennessee State University's Jenkins Forensic Center departed the command scene at around 12:40 p.m. today to survey the site.
Washington County Sheriff Ed Graybeal said EMS trucks and all-terrain vehicles would take the team as far up the mountain as possible, but they would have to hike the rest of the way in to reach the Ramsey Creek area where the plane crashed.
The Unicoi County Sheriff's Office initially had led the investigation, but officials determined overnight that the crash site was actually on the Washington County side of the mountain. Emergency workers blazed a trail to the downed plane Saturday morning through the wooded area on the side of the mountain using ATVs to assess the wreckage.
Graybeal did not release the identities of the two killed in the crash, saying federal authorities had been called in to investigate. Washington County EMS personnel were cleared by the authorities to photograph the scene and remove the occupants' bodies.
According to FlightAware.com, the small plane was registered to to William S. Gibbons Jr., of Bloomington, Indiana, the flight's destination from Knoxville when it set out last night. Etcher confirmed that the plane had departed Knoxville and was en route to Bloomington when it crashed.
The plane went down around 7:15 p.m. Friday beyond the Pinnacle Fire Tower trail south of Johnson City. According to emergency radio communications, traffic controllers at Tri-Cities Regional Airport lost contact with the pilot of a single-engine plane at about 14,000 feet.
Unicoi County Sheriff Mike Hensley said a Tennessee Highway Patrol Helicopter pilot spotted the crash site from the air, and a ground crew of searchers then reached the area. Authorities said a break in the weather allowed pilot Mike Musick a brief window to search through the clouds and fog, and he spotted fires burning near the wreckage.
The Columbia LC41-550FG plane broke into several pieces on impact, Hensley said.
Witnesses responded to inquiries on our Facebook page, describing a red-sky effect immediately after the plane descended.
"It was right at dark we heard it then saw it go down behind the mountain and the sky went red and we heard a boom," posted Rachael Tipton Howell. "Looked like a small plane.
"It all happened so fast, and I was kind of in shock of what we were seeing."
Howell later posted: "I heard the plane and as I looked up I saw it coming down fast it went in behind Buffalo Mountain where the Pinnacle Fire Tower is in Unicoi and then the sky went red and we heard a boom."
She witnessed the crash from Unicoi Elementary School near her residence.
"I was at the Unicoi elementary school playground with my kids next to our house," she posted. "My husband heard the boom from inside our home."
Another witness reported seeing the crash from his yard on Marbleton Road in Unicoi.
"I heard a very unusual sound that my husband said sounded like an airplane engine struggling," Kathy Branan Bullen Heath posted. "We looked up, and I could see airplane lights through the thick clouds.
"They were traveling along the highway toward Erwin then made a sharp turn to the right and then down. They disappeared behind the mountain followed by a loud boom. That was followed by a huge orange glow in the sky that outlined the mountain ridge. My call went on to 911 at 7:19."
UPDATE 3:15 p.m.: A Federal Aviation Administration investigator has arrived at the command center at the base of Buffalo Mountain around to probe the site where a plane crashed, killing the pilot and a passenger, on the mountain Friday night southwest of Johnson City.
A National Transportation Safety Board investigator was expected soon.
UPDATE 1 p.m.: A forensic team departed the command scene at the base of Buffalo Mountain around 12:40 p.m. today to survey the site where a plane crashed, killing the pilot and a passenger, on the mountain Friday night southwest of Johnson City.
Washington County Sheriff Ed Graybeal said EMS trucks and all-terrain vehicles would take the team from East Tennessee State University's Jenkins Forensic Center as far up the mountain as possible, but they would have to hike the rest of the way in to reach the Ramsey Creek area where the plane crashed.
He estimated it would take about an hour for the team to reach the debris and the bodies.
According to FlightAware.com, the small plane was registered to to William S. Gibbons Jr., of Bloomington, Indiana, the flight's destination from Knoxville when it set out last night.
Washington County EMS personnel and county deputies are staged at a command post at the Buffalo Mountain ATV trail entrance on Dry Creek Road awaiting the arrival of a Federal Aviation Administration investigator. A National Transportation Safety Board investigator also was due in from Washington later Saturday afternoon.
FAA spokesman Jim Peters reported this morning that the Lancair COL4 aircraft was heading to Bloomington, Indiana, from Knoxville when it crashed.
The plane went down around 7:15 p.m. Friday beyond the Pinnacle Fire Tower trail southwest of Johnson City. According to emergency radio communications, traffic controllers at Tri-Cities Regional Airport lost contact with the pilot of a single-engine plane at about 14,000 feet.
The single-engine, four-seat plane broke into several pieces on impact, Hensley said.
Searchers headed up the Pinnacle Trail on all-terrain vehicles, as a command center had been established at the Unicoi Tourism Center at Exit 32 off Interstate 26. Radio communications indicated that the search was concentrated on the Johnson City side of the Pinnacle Trail area north of Unicoi.
UPDATE 10:20 a.m.: Washington County Sheriff Ed Graybeal said both people aboard a Lancair COL4 airplane that crashed last night on Buffalo Mountain in the Ramsey Creek area are dead.
Witnesses to the crash at 7:15 p.m. Friday reported hearing the craft's single engine struggling before seeing an orange glow in the cloudy night sky.
Emergency workers blazed a trail to the downed plane Saturday morning through the wooded area on the side of the mountain using all-terrain vehicles to assess the wreckage.
Washington County EMS personnel and county deputies are staged at a command post at the Buffalo Mountain ATV trail entrance on Dry Creek Road awaiting the arrival of Federal Aviation Administration investigators, due to arrive shortly after 11 a.m.
UPDATE 9:15 a.m.: Washington County Sheriff Ed Graybeal and deputies have gone to the crash investigation scene on Buffalo Mountain today, as authorities have determined that the plane went down in Washington County.
Local authorities are expected to release information regarding the two people who were aboard the small plane when it went down on Buffalo Mountain near the Unicoi County line south of Johnson City on Friday night.
Graybeal had set up a command post on Dry Creek Road and was awaiting the arrival of federal authorities.
Unicoi County Sheriff Mike Hensley said late Friday searchers were coping with rough terrain in efforts to survey the scene of the crash and had suspended recovery efforts until daybreak.
Hensley said a Tennessee Highway Patrol Helicopter pilot spotted the plane and a debris field from the air, and a ground crew of searchers then reached the crash site.
Hensley did not confirm whether there survivors or casualties from the crash.
UPDATE 8:50 a.m.: Two people were aboard a small plane that crashed on Buffalo Mountain south of Johnson City near the Washington County-Unicoi County line, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration.
He said local authorities would release the names and conditions of the two people on board.
"The FAA will then release the aircraft registration," Peters said in an emailed statement. "The FAA will investigate."
The plane went down around 7:20 p.m. beyond the Pinnacle Fire Tower trail southwest of Johnson City. According to emergency radio communications, traffic controllers at Tri-Cities Regional Airport lost contact with the pilot of a single-engine plane at about 14,000 feet.
The sheriff said a Tennessee Highway Patrol Helicopter pilot spotted the plane and a debris field from the air, and a ground crew of searchers then reached the crash site.
The sheriff did not confirm whether there survivors or casualties from the crash.
Reported around midnight last night:
Authorities reported about 11:50 p.m. Friday that searchers had found a small plane crashed on Buffalo Mountain south of Johnson City near the Washington County-Unicoi County line.
Unicoi County Sheriff Mike Hensley said searchers were coping with rough terrain in efforts to survey the scene of the crash.
Hensley offered thanks to THP pilot Mark Musick for his efforts in the search.
"I want to commend the Highway Patrol officer who flew the helicopter," Hensley said. "He flew in inclement weather really looking for those people.
"I can't say enough about him."
Ground crews had secured the scene until daybreak, when the investigation will continue with the Federal Aviation Administration, he said.
He said the investigation would continue on Saturday morning, including a determination whether the crash site is in Washington or Unicoi county.
Searchers had gone up the Pinnacle about two miles from Unicoi toward the fire tower, while others were traveling up the Buffalo Mountain trail from the Johnson City side. Two hunters reported seeing the plane go down from the Pinnacle tower area and were reportedly searching with flashlights.
The search was concentrated in area known as White Oak Flats.
UPDATE: Authorities reported about 11:45 that searchers had found a debris field on Buffalo Mountain amid the search for downed plane in the Pinnacle Trail area south of Johnson City.
No word on casualties.
UNICOI — A plane crashed on Buffalo Mountain on Friday evening, causing what one witness described as a red sky over Unicoi.
The crash was reported about 7:25 p.m. near the town, apparently beyond the Pinnacle Fire Tower. Emergency management officials had set up a command center at the Unicoi Tourism Center, and the Unicoi County Sheriff's Office had blocked the road into the area.
According to emergency radio communications, traffic controllers at Tri-Cities Regional Airport lost contact with the pilot of a single-engine plane at about 14,000 feet.
Sheriff Mike Hensley said about 10:15 p.m. the search for the four-seater plane was ongoing and deputies had not found anything. He was unsure how many people were aboard.
Hensley said he had contacted Sheriff Ed Graybeal in neighboring Washington County, as well as all local fire departments. The U.S. Forest Service and the Tennessee Highway Patrol were on the scene, as well. The THP had sent out a helicopter early in the search, but the weather prosed problems, grounding it for awhile.
The helicopter was soon back in the air searching a 5-mile radius.
About 10:45 p.m., authorities spotted what may have been several small fires in the search area.
Authorities also pulled all-terrain vehicles behind a truck and headed out from the command center. Radio communications indicated that the search was concentrated on the Johnson City side of the Pinnacle Trail area north of Unicoi.
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