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1. 09:27 AM - Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash (Sales Email Account)
2. 09:57 AM - Re: Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash (Rick Bowen)
3. 10:24 AM - Re: Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash (Jim Langley)
4. 10:44 AM - Re: Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash (Charles Dewey)
5. 11:35 AM - Re: Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash (Pete)
6. 12:51 PM - Re: Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash ()
7. 01:33 PM - Re: Re: Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash (luigit@freemail.it)
8. 02:27 PM - Fatal crash of Lightning Aircraft (GARY PENNINGTON)
9. 02:56 PM - Re: Fatal crash of Lightning Aircraft (Pete)
10. 02:57 PM - Re: Fatal crash of Lightning Aircraft (flylightning)
11. 03:32 PM - Re: Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash (Brian Whittingham)
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| Subject: | Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash |
I am very sad to inform the list that Gerald Van Hesswyk (Jerry) has
died in an aircraft crash while flying his Lightning. The crash was
reported yesterday evening via TV. The URL for the newspaper story is:
http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/241810
Jerry's Lightning is serial number 7 according to the March 2008 Newsletter.
I met and talked to Jerry a number of times and found him to be a very
enthusiastic builder, always willing to give great advice on how to
proceed in the build process. Aviation was a real love for him and it
showed in the way he communicated his building experiences when I talked
to him. I will miss his friendly helpful attitude and his willingness
to share what he knew and learned about his Lightning and aviation in
general.
Bill Applegate, Tucson, Arizona
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| Subject: | Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash |
I am SO sorry to hear about this.....
My condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jerry.
Rick
N727RB
g-list@matronics.comSubject: Lightning-List: Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash
I am very sad to inform the list that Gerald Van Hesswyk (Jerry) has died i
n an aircraft crash while flying his Lightning. The crash was reported yes
terday evening via TV. The URL for the newspaper story is: http://www.azst
arnet.com/metro/241810Jerry's Lightning is serial number 7 according to the
March 2008 Newsletter.I met and talked to Jerry a number of times and foun
d him to be a very enthusiastic builder, always willing to give great advic
e on how to proceed in the build process. Aviation was a real love for him
and it showed in the way he communicated his building experiences when I t
alked to him. I will miss his friendly helpful attitude and his willingnes
s to share what he knew and learned about his Lightning and aviation in gen
eral. Bill Applegate, Tucson, Arizona
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| Subject: | Re: Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash |
Same here.
Always a tragic event not only for the family, but aircraft community as a
whole.
I read the article and I guess the FAA will need to sort things out to
determine the cause.
Jim!
On 6/2/08, Rick Bowen <rollnloop@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> I am SO sorry to hear about this.....
> My condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jerry.
> Rick
> N727RB
>
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:24:34 -0700
> From: sales@billandruth.net
> To: lightning-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Lightning-List: Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash
>
> I am very sad to inform the list that Gerald Van Hesswyk (Jerry) has died
> in an aircraft crash while flying his Lightning. The crash was reported
> yesterday evening via TV. The URL for the newspaper story is:
> http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/241810
>
> Jerry's Lightning is serial number 7 according to the March 2008
> Newsletter.
>
> I met and talked to Jerry a number of times and found him to be a very
> enthusiastic builder, always willing to give great advice on how to proceed
> in the build process. Aviation was a real love for him and it showed in the
> way he communicated his building experiences when I talked to him. I will
> miss his friendly helpful attitude and his willingness to share what he knew
> and learned about his Lightning and aviation in general.
>
> Bill Applegate, Tucson, Arizona
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| Subject: | Re: Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash |
Passing along my condolences, as well, to the family of Jerry.
Charles
--- On Mon, 6/2/08, Jim Langley <pequeajim@gmail.com> wrote:
> From: Jim Langley <pequeajim@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash
> To: lightning-list@matronics.com
> Date: Monday, June 2, 2008, 1:22 PM
> Same here.
>
> Always a tragic event not only for the family, but aircraft
> community as a
> whole.
>
> I read the article and I guess the FAA will need to sort
> things out to
> determine the cause.
>
> Jim!
>
>
> On 6/2/08, Rick Bowen <rollnloop@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I am SO sorry to hear about this.....
> > My condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the
> family of Jerry.
> > Rick
> > N727RB
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:24:34 -0700
> > From: sales@billandruth.net
> > To: lightning-list@matronics.com
> > Subject: Lightning-List: Fatal Lightning Aircraft
> Crash
> >
> > I am very sad to inform the list that Gerald Van
> Hesswyk (Jerry) has died
> > in an aircraft crash while flying his Lightning. The
> crash was reported
> > yesterday evening via TV. The URL for the newspaper
> story is:
> > http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/241810
> >
> > Jerry's Lightning is serial number 7 according to
> the March 2008
> > Newsletter.
> >
> > I met and talked to Jerry a number of times and found
> him to be a very
> > enthusiastic builder, always willing to give great
> advice on how to proceed
> > in the build process. Aviation was a real love for
> him and it showed in the
> > way he communicated his building experiences when I
> talked to him. I will
> > miss his friendly helpful attitude and his willingness
> to share what he knew
> > and learned about his Lightning and aviation in
> general.
> >
> > Bill Applegate, Tucson, Arizona
> >
> >
> > *
> >
> > "
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| Subject: | Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash |
To all Lightning list members,
Jerry Van Heeswyk was killed in a crash of his Lightning - Serial number 7 -
Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred near Greg Hobbs airstrip in Marana AZ.
All of us at Arion Aircraft extend our most sincere condolences to Jerry's
family.
We will post all facts as we gather them about the crash and factors that
may have contributed to the crash. Nick will be in Marana tomorrow and will
inspect the wreckage to gather information and facts about the accident.
Right now we can report that the prop and prop hub departed the aircraft at
some point a good distance before the point of impact. We do not have
additional facts at this time.
We will pass on any other facts that we gather to the Lightning community
and will assist the FAA and NTSB with their investigation and will report
any conclusions from those groups.
Again, our condolences to Jerry's family.
Pete Krotje
Nick Otterback
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| Subject: | Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash |
My deepest condolences to Jerry's family and friends.
I did not meet Jerry but shared his interests and experience through this list.
I am sure we are all deeply saddened.
Colin K.
#52
---- Pete <pete@flylightning.net> wrote:
> To all Lightning list members,
>
>
>
> Jerry Van Heeswyk was killed in a crash of his Lightning - Serial number 7 -
> Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred near Greg Hobbs airstrip in Marana AZ.
>
>
>
> All of us at Arion Aircraft extend our most sincere condolences to Jerry's
> family.
>
>
>
> We will post all facts as we gather them about the crash and factors that
> may have contributed to the crash. Nick will be in Marana tomorrow and will
> inspect the wreckage to gather information and facts about the accident.
> Right now we can report that the prop and prop hub departed the aircraft at
> some point a good distance before the point of impact. We do not have
> additional facts at this time.
>
>
>
> We will pass on any other facts that we gather to the Lightning community
> and will assist the FAA and NTSB with their investigation and will report
> any conclusions from those groups.
>
>
>
> Again, our condolences to Jerry's family.
>
>
>
> Pete Krotje
>
> Nick Otterback
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash |
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| Subject: | Fatal crash of Lightning Aircraft |
Good afternoon
There has been a fatal crash of a new Lightning Aircraft at the Marana
Regional Airport North of Tucson, Arizona yesterday.
The accident was described to me as follows:
-Jerry was doing touch-and-go's at Marana Airport.
-After takeoff, he climbed to pattern altitude
-all the propeller bolts sheared and the prop spun off the engine
-Jerry was able to drop the nose and establish a glide in the
pattern for a dead stick landing
-during the "base to final" turn, his air speed may have been too
slow and caused the "stall/spin" into the ground.
I am told that, for some reason, Jerry or others, had just re-adjusted
the left aileron noticeably lower than the right aileron. It is
suspected that this may have contributed to the stall/spin scenario. At
this time, we do not know why this adjustment was performed.
I have read reports about propeller nuts/bolts working loose when
installed on wood props, but not shearing them. Has anyone else had this
problem?
Additionally, is it customary to adjust ailerons so unbalanced as
described above?
Thanks
Gary
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| Subject: | Fatal crash of Lightning Aircraft |
I know we all want more information but please be patient and we hope we can
get some facts directly from the FAA and NTSB rather than from "someone told
me" or the "accident was described to me" type of info. All I do know for
sure is that the scenario below as described by Gary is factually inaccurate
on most of the points.
As I posted earlier, Nick is going to Marana tomorrow and will get as many
actual facts first hand. We will post those on this forum as soon as we
have them but will not engage in speculation and rumors.
Pete Krotje
Arion Aircraft, LLC
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From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of GARY
PENNINGTON
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 4:25 PM
Subject: Lightning-List: Fatal crash of Lightning Aircraft
Good afternoon
There has been a fatal crash of a new Lightning Aircraft at the Marana
Regional Airport North of Tucson, Arizona yesterday.
The accident was described to me as follows:
-Jerry was doing touch-and-go's at Marana Airport.
-After takeoff, he climbed to pattern altitude
-all the propeller bolts sheared and the prop spun off the engine
-Jerry was able to drop the nose and establish a glide in the pattern
for a dead stick landing
-during the "base to final" turn, his air speed may have been too slow
and caused the "stall/spin" into the ground.
I am told that, for some reason, Jerry or others, had just re-adjusted the
left aileron noticeably lower than the right aileron. It is suspected that
this may have contributed to the stall/spin scenario. At this time, we do
not know why this adjustment was performed.
I have read reports about propeller nuts/bolts working loose when installed
on wood props, but not shearing them. Has anyone else had this problem?
Additionally, is it customary to adjust ailerons so unbalanced as described
above?
Thanks
Gary
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| Subject: | Fatal crash of Lightning Aircraft |
To group:
I would please ask that everyone for Jerry and his family that any and all
speculation, thoughts, or any other comment about what may have happened be
kept to your selves out of respect for those involved.
Much of the below information is inaccurate. We have released a short
statement and will continue to be open will all as factual and accurate
information is gathered and reviewed by either the FAA or the NTSB.
There are only a few witnesses to the accident and we know whom they are and
what is fact to this point, and that information was released earlier.
Please again lets be respectful and let those who know do their jobs to give
us an accurate and factual account of the events.
Nick Otterback
Arion Aircraft, LLC
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From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of GARY
PENNINGTON
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 4:25 PM
Subject: Lightning-List: Fatal crash of Lightning Aircraft
Good afternoon
There has been a fatal crash of a new Lightning Aircraft at the Marana
Regional Airport North of Tucson, Arizona yesterday.
The accident was described to me as follows:
-Jerry was doing touch-and-go's at Marana Airport.
-After takeoff, he climbed to pattern altitude
-all the propeller bolts sheared and the prop spun off the engine
-Jerry was able to drop the nose and establish a glide in the pattern
for a dead stick landing
-during the "base to final" turn, his air speed may have been too slow
and caused the "stall/spin" into the ground.
I am told that, for some reason, Jerry or others, had just re-adjusted the
left aileron noticeably lower than the right aileron. It is suspected that
this may have contributed to the stall/spin scenario. At this time, we do
not know why this adjustment was performed.
I have read reports about propeller nuts/bolts working loose when installed
on wood props, but not shearing them. Has anyone else had this problem?
Additionally, is it customary to adjust ailerons so unbalanced as described
above?
Thanks
Gary
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| Subject: | Fatal Lightning Aircraft Crash |
All our thoughts and prayers go out to Jerry's family. During this time my
thoughts and prayers are also on the Arion family both immediate and exten
ded. I am very glad that Nick will beon scene tomorrow to assess the situa
tion first hand. The group right now is farily small and a closeknit bunch
and I know that there are a lot of heavy hearts and minds today and in the
days to come. In a time like this you can't make any sense out of why th
e things happen that do. I was not fortunate enough to have met Jerry othe
r than through this mailing list. Let me tell you some thingsthat I "know"
about him though because he told me. Looking back through my old emails I
find thathe was a friendly guy. He welcomed new comers to the list and wa
nted to hear about their back stories and get advice from those guys who ha
ve been there and done that. He also wasn't a first time builder.He had bu
ilt and flown a pretty little open cockpit parasol airplane. Upon seeing t
he Esqual and thenthe Lightning he described it as his "dream lives on" tal
king about not knowing if he would ever fly again after medical issues. Fi
nally, the last thing that I found a posting from him on he left off with "
hope to be flying in formation with you soon." This guy loved flying, frie
nds, and family. I'd like to think thatthis formation flight that he talke
d about is now with an angel tucked in tight on the left and right, with a
good tail wind and blue skies. Brian Whittingham
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