+Dave 2,322 Posted December 29, 2008 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28423765/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macelena 1,070 Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) RIP Btw: what the hell is going on in the Corps aircraft? Edited December 29, 2008 by macelena Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlielima 328 Posted December 30, 2008 Harrier transitioning from hover to forward flight or vise versa especialy in a training squadron is where is I expect to here this kind of news. Doesn't make it any better tho. :ph34r: CL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper6 3 Posted December 30, 2008 RIP and my prayers to his family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAKO69 186 Posted December 30, 2008 These arn't piper cubs these are war machines built on the ragged edge. RIP Btw: what the hell is going on in the Corps aircraft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WDH 0 Posted December 30, 2008 I do not believe that this is a pilot error.Witnesses report AV-8B,being on fire.Thinking aircraft could've inhaled a bird in intakes.Returning from training exercise and was in close vicinity of Airbase.The aircraft had to be pretty low.So,chance of recovery or ejection would be lowered.I grew up in Eastern Carolina or Piedmont area and have seen all kinds of aircraft.USN (Myrtle Beach,SC),USMC and USAF.Saw many different types of birds ranging from pelicans to doves.Moved away from there around 11yrs old.Still,one of my favorite place to visit due to the variety aircraft there.Hearing this breaks my heart. It's always sad to hear of any loss of personal and my heart goes out to the family and friends of the pilot. Brady Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Jug 99 Posted December 30, 2008 RIP and my prayers to his family Ditto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Bongodriver 20 Posted December 30, 2008 Rest in peace. It is a tragedy when a person dies regardless of circumstances in the incident, whether they are in a piper cub or a harrier with a bang seat. Sorry if this gets a little 'soap boxy', it's just I have lost 7 friends/colleagues over my aviation career, 4 this year in one incident, and I really don't feel they are worth less as human beings because they flew pipers instead of military hardware. Yes this is a reaction to a naive statement earlier in this thread, but it is not an attack on an individual, I'm just a bit upset this christmas remembering a friend who held respect from his peers which include military pilots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Jarhead1 27 Posted December 31, 2008 Another Marine off to guard heavens scenes. Semper Fi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAKO69 186 Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) Its naive to think that flying a piper cub is as dangerous as flying a Harrier. I take nothing away from your friends. We all know somone in the buis of military aviation that has been hurt or killed. I was simply responding to Mac's statement about the USMC. Its the nature of the buisness. "WAR MACHINES" are different than piper cubs :therfore; Incurre A-LOT more risk. That is all, so I leave it at that. I have compassion for your friends as well. I hope you see and understand my point. Edited January 12, 2009 by MAKO69 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
