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Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:42 pm to jcaz
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Yeah I heard he didn’t rotate until 3/4 of the way down runway.
Strange. Where did you hear that?
Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:47 pm to jcaz
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Yeah I heard he didn’t rotate until 3/4 of the way down runway.
For the non-pilots, what exactly does this mean. I can't imagine it means he didn't start his takeoff until that far down the runway.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:47 pm to TDTOM
Also reports of white smoke on the rollout and weird sounding engine.
Def something wrong with plane
Def something wrong with plane
This post was edited on 9/12/24 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:48 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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can't imagine it means he didn't start his takeoff until that far down the runway.
Rotate is when you start lift off basically
A plane that small should only take a couple thousand feet and that runway is like 8000’
Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:49 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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For the non-pilots, what exactly does this mean. I can't imagine it means he didn't start his takeoff until that far down the runway.
He wasn't gaining enough speed fast enough. You can usually get a Bonanza airborne within 2000-2500 feet.
Runway 4R from start to reported rotation point is over 5000 feet down.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:52 pm to roguetiger15
This has been confirmed
Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:56 pm to roguetiger15
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owner of Manuel Builders flying solo
My wife knows him and his wife well. And she confirmed he was solo.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:57 pm to jcaz
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Someone that works at the airport
Also reports of white smoke on the rollout and weird sounding engine.
Def something wrong with plane
I wonder if he was trying to turn and lost the engine. The damage to the golf course looked like it was a steep dive.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 2:00 pm to REB BEER
Always heard he was a really good guy and did a lot for the community. Sad to hear
Posted on 9/12/24 at 2:01 pm to REB BEER
He was in his early 60’s correct?
Posted on 9/12/24 at 2:01 pm to L S Usetheforce
Questions on life insurance applications:
Do you smoke?
Do you have diabetes?
Do you fly a small aircraft?
Do you smoke?
Do you have diabetes?
Do you fly a small aircraft?
Posted on 9/12/24 at 2:02 pm to Poker_hog
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Do you fly a small aircraft?
You have to complete an extra separate form if you are a private pilot. I think it is called an aviation supplement.
This post was edited on 9/12/24 at 2:04 pm
Posted on 9/12/24 at 2:04 pm to TDTOM
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I wonder if he was trying to turn and lost the engine. The damage to the golf course looked like it was a steep dive.
Someone at the golf course said he went "straight down". Probably spin/stalled as he tried to get turned around.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 2:05 pm to TDTOM
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You have to complete an extra separate form if you are a private pilot. I think it is called an aviation supplement.
I went thru a broker that specializes in life insurance for pilots.
It's not much more expensive.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 2:42 pm to 62Tigerfan
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He was in his early 60’s correct?
Yes I believe.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 2:48 pm to L S Usetheforce
He was a great man. This is a big loss to the community. He leaves behind a wife, a son, two daughters, and some grand children. RIP Greg.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 2:52 pm to jcaz
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N643RS
Local Bonanza
Lot of Bos been crashing recently
Posted on 9/12/24 at 3:40 pm to L S Usetheforce
Per KLFY:
I've been gathering information throughout the day as I am a member there and have several people I know who were at the course or knew someone there sending me info.
Eyewitnesses say the plane was taking off, attempted to turn left, he lost the engine and plane stalled, and made a steep dive to the crash site. A friend that is a pilot said Greg was a very skilled and experienced pilot, and it would be shocking to him if anything but a mechanical issue/malfunction was the cause.
The video below was sent from someone at the course today. It's not graphic, just video of the plane burning after the crash.
Very sorry for his family and coworkers, such a tragic event. Rest in peace Greg.
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UPDATE, 9/12/24, 3 p.m.: The crash took the life of Greg Manuel, of Manuel Builders in Lafayette, according to company officials. Company staff was informed of Manuel’s death this afternoon.
ORIGINAL STORY: LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — One person is dead after a small plane crashed at a golf course in Lafayette, according to reports.
Initial reports said a single-engine plane crashed late Thursday morning at Oakbourne Country Club, which is adjacent to Lafayette Regional Airport. One confirmed occupant inside the aircraft was pronounced dead onsite.
The preliminary investigation is of a small, private aircraft which crashed upon takeoff at 11:35 a.m., officials said.
Investigators with the Lafayette Fire Department are on scene. Authorities said the investigation will be turned over to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which confirmed that it is investigating a crash of a Hawker Beechcraft airplane near Lafayette.
An NTSB investigator is expected to arrive on scene tomorrow, and a preliminary report will be available within 30 days, officials said.
Witnesses to the accident or those who have surveillance video or other information that could be relevant to the investigation are asked to contact the NTSB at witness@ntsb.gov.
KLFY has a news crew on the way, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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https://www.klfy.com/local/lafayette-parish/plane-crashes-at-lafayette-golf-course-near-airport/
I've been gathering information throughout the day as I am a member there and have several people I know who were at the course or knew someone there sending me info.
Eyewitnesses say the plane was taking off, attempted to turn left, he lost the engine and plane stalled, and made a steep dive to the crash site. A friend that is a pilot said Greg was a very skilled and experienced pilot, and it would be shocking to him if anything but a mechanical issue/malfunction was the cause.
The video below was sent from someone at the course today. It's not graphic, just video of the plane burning after the crash.
Very sorry for his family and coworkers, such a tragic event. Rest in peace Greg.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 5:00 pm to 62Tigerfan
73 according to a report that I read but can’t be 100%.
We know his step mom. She couldn’t even talk to one of our other good friends.
We know his step mom. She couldn’t even talk to one of our other good friends.
This post was edited on 9/12/24 at 5:02 pm
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