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Re: Sonex down

Postby rizzz » Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:32 am

Looks like the impact was severe, here's a video of crane lifting the wreckage:
http://www.wkow.com/story/29222500/2015 ... lane-crash
Can't see if the left wing is still on there but the right wing is bent completely upwards and backwards.

(edit) more video footage here:
http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/Two-k ... 07841.html
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Re: Sonex down

Postby nwawingman » Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:10 am

My thoughts and prayers are with all those effected by this tragedy.

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Re: Sonex down

Postby Andy Walker » Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:48 am

I just heard one of the fatalities was Jeremy Monnett.

Heartfelt condolences to the Monnett family.
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Re: Sonex down

Postby vwglenn » Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:54 am

Sad. Just saw that plane a couple weeks ago. My condolences to the family(s) and the crew at Sonex.
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Re: Sonex down

Postby jjbardell » Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:58 am

My prayers go out to everyone affected and the Sonex family.
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Re: Sonex down

Postby rizzz » Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:13 am

Andy Walker wrote:Heartfelt condolences to the Monnett family.

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Re: Sonex down

Postby opunui25 » Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:19 am

Horrible news. I was just at the workshop over the weekend. My thoughts are with everyone at Sonex on this terrible day.
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Re: Sonex down

Postby fastj22 » Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:30 am

vwglenn wrote:Sad. Just saw that plane a couple weeks ago. My condolences to the family and the crew at Sonex.

Did the Sport Acro get converted to a two place plane? I saw it years ago and it was setup single place.

My heart is in my throat. Dreading to find out who was onboard.

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Re: Sonex down

Postby Stogie6 » Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:32 am

News that nobody wanted to wake up and hear today - or any day. My thoughts and prayers to the Monnett's and entire Sonex family.
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Re: Sonex down

Postby fastj22 » Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:37 am

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=m ... 0658c8b4e0

My worst fears have been realized. I was hoping I didn't know the pilot. Rest In Peace Jeremy.

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