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kkorenek(at)tx.rr.com
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 Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 7:12 am Post subject: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon- Update |
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Kolbers,
I just talked to one of the gentlemen who witnessed the accident.
It seems that 4 airplanes were out flying around and having a good time committing aviation out in “God’s Country” when one of the group needed to relieve himself. It was decided to stop at the Skinner Ranch to take care of business. 3 of the 4 landed while John Williamson decided to stay aloft and circle the field.
On about the second time around, one of the guys on the ground looked up and saw John in a steep bank right on the deck. Apparently, the right wingtip caught and it was all over very quickly. One of the guys approached the plane to see John’s condition and check for signs of life, but it was apparent that the event was not survivable.
I contacted the FAA early this morning and was told that an investigator will arrive on the scene to do the investigation sometime before noon MST. There will be very little more information until the formal findings are published by the NTSB/FAA.
At this point, we do not know what happened. Anything said is purely speculation. And actually, we may never know exactly what happened.
But, what we do know is that John was a good pilot who left this world quickly, without suffering and doing what he truly loved to do.
One cannot ask for much more than that.
Ken Korenek
Arlington, Texas
817-657-6500 cell
817-483-8054 home
972-641-5029 work
kkorenek(at)tx.rr.com
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james.clayton(at)bluecoat
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| Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 8:09 am Post subject: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon- Update |
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Good morning all,
My father John and I are shocked and saddened at this terrible news. We both considered him a friend and trusted advisor. We do take great comfort in Ken's words below:
>>what we do know is that John was a good pilot who left this world quickly, without suffering and doing what he truly loved to do.
>>One cannot ask for much more than that.
However knowing, sadly, it will not mitigate the suffering of his family and closest friends.
John: you will be missed and never forgotten.
-Jim and John Clayton
Jim Clayton
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Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 8:10 AM
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Subject: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon- Update
Kolbers,
I just talked to one of the gentlemen who witnessed the accident.
It seems that 4 airplanes were out flying around and having a good time committing aviation out in “God’s Country” when one of the group needed to relieve himself. It was decided to stop at the Skinner Ranch to take care of business. 3 of the 4 landed while John Williamson decided to stay aloft and circle the field.
On about the second time around, one of the guys on the ground looked up and saw John in a steep bank right on the deck. Apparently, the right wingtip caught and it was all over very quickly. One of the guys approached the plane to see John’s condition and check for signs of life, but it was apparent that the event was not survivable.
I contacted the FAA early this morning and was told that an investigator will arrive on the scene to do the investigation sometime before noon MST. There will be very little more information until the formal findings are published by the NTSB/FAA.
At this point, we do not know what happened. Anything said is purely speculation. And actually, we may never know exactly what happened.
But, what we do know is that John was a good pilot who left this world quickly, without suffering and doing what he truly loved to do.
One cannot ask for much more than that.
Ken Korenek
Arlington, Texas
817-657-6500 cell
817-483-8054 home
972-641-5029 work
kkorenek(at)tx.rr.com
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