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170 Down
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 3:52 am
by dogone
Just read ; C170 with two on board crashed on takeoff from Whitehorse. Two dead. Were on way to Alaska. Anyone from here?
Re: 170 Down
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 1:17 pm
by eskflyer
Thoughts n prayers with all. Blue skies n tailwinds.
Re: 170 Down
Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 4:24 am
by ghostflyer
The aircraft had been purchased recently [25th May]in Minnesota and was being flown to anchorage . The 2 guys flying worked for the forest service .
Re: 170 Down
Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 4:23 pm
by dogone
Deceased are : Charles Benson of Palmer , AK> and Jeffrey Babcock of Wasilla.
Re: 170 Down
Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 5:56 pm
by GAHorn
According to news sources:
National Park Service spokesman Peter Christian says Babcock was in charge of the agency's aviation program and oversaw about 15 pilots and 20 aircraft.
Benson was regional safety manager for the agency in Alaska.
Re: 170 Down
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 3:19 am
by mit
sad day
Re: 170 Down
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 5:13 pm
by Tom Brookover
Has there been any information on the cause?
Re: 170 Down
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 10:50 pm
by n2582d
Looks like it may be as late as November before the investigation is completed.
This is a class 4 investigation. These are limited-scope investigations that may contain limited analysis, but do not include findings or recommendations. Class 4 investigations are generally completed within 200 days.
From
TSB Canada
Re: 170 Down
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 3:31 pm
by c170b53