Witness describes moments small plane crashes in San Juan Islands
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- čas přidán 6. 06. 2024
- Crews are responding after a reported plane crash between Orcas and Johns islands, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) said Friday.
Search and rescue efforts are underway, officials say.
The USCG, San Juan County Sheriff's Office and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are on scene.
The NTSB said the plane is a Beechcraft A A 45, also known as a T-34 and that the airplane hit the water about 80 feet offshore of Jones Island.
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I have been Bill Anders pool guy for 2 years at his home in San Diego. I’ve met his family and had many wonderful conversations with him over the years. In fact, I spoke with him about a week ago before he left for his summer home in Washington. We spoke about still being able to fly after having his hip replacement. I’m shocked at this news and saddened. As someone who actually knew him, he was real life American hero. Never met a more accomplished human being, and who remained as humble as he was. Rest in peace Bill. I will miss our backyard afternoon conversations.Thanks for all you did for this nation.❤
thank you for this comment on Mr Anders.....a Hero to all who followed the Apollo program....Paul in Orlando , Florida
Best description of anything ever by an eyewitness.
My thoughts exactly
Oh man, this is bad. National hero lost today. Major General (retired) William Anders, who flew to the moon on Apollo 8, and was the creator of the photo we know as "Earthrise". When asked about it he said, "We'd been going backwards and upside down, didn't really see the Earth or the Sun, and when we rolled around and came around and saw the first Earthrise," he said. "That certainly was, by far, the most impressive thing. To see this very delicate, colorful orb which to me looked like a Christmas tree ornament coming up over this very stark, ugly lunar landscape really contrasted."
Rest well good sir, you certainly earned your wings.
Rip Bill Anders, Apollo 8 veteran
Split-S maneuver, very risky in any airplane at low altitude, as the abort point for the maneuver is at the top.
Yup. After hearing the description of the witness, I agree that you’ve accurately identified it.
It was just hard to believe that anyone would do that maneuver at such a low altitude.
My pilot pops used to say that, “There are old pilots, and bold pilots, but few old, bold ones.” It stuck with me.
@@UnintendedConsequences it was astronaut bill anders who flew to the moon on Apollo 8.
@@WillKMB - To what are you referring? If you mean the quote, it didn’t start with my dad OR Anders… it’s as old as flight.
@@UnintendedConsequences that’s who the pilot of the plane was.
@@WillKMB - I was rather afraid that’s what you meant. Deeply unfortunate. I had noted earlier in the original video that, without narration, that I had suspected perhaps medical emergency might be involved - but it certainly was described as a Split-S, which requires a good deal more altitude to begin the maneuver. I surmised it was either an elderly pilot with medical issues, or a brash youngster who was feeling his oats a little too much. Either way, a tragic loss. Prayers for the family.
*LEGEND*
Why was a 91 year old doing aerobatics in a T-34?
Because he was William Anders. A real badass
@@heartbreakkid8708 you got that right.....
What did he have to lose, he was old..😅
@@6by6by6 According to the web he lost $5 Million net worth.
What did he miss out on at 91? Another 3 weeks? He went out in style.
Very sad ,Your wings are folded RIP condolences to the family and friends
Flew to the moon and back, killed in a small plane.
Medical Issue? He was pretty old! RIP! Prayers for the family. 😪😪🙏🙏
Not an emergent medical issue, he held the stick all the way back until he hit the water.
Probably bailed out of an aileron roll into a split S. He went in for a lack of 50 feet by the look of it.
Wow, I watched the plane come down in Auburn yesterday while I was on lunch in the parking lot, it didn't seem real until I was standing at the entrance on the phone with police dispatch while two guys were trying to get the guy out of the wreckage. He was still moving before police got there. RIP. Now another one falls out of the sky? What is going on with these planes...
It could be aircraft, it could be pilot. Bill was relatively old to be flying but then he was a consummate aviator. So sad
Summer, more people flying. Like cars, more people on the road.
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He was very old to still be flying solo. The Beechcraft Model 45, USAF/USN T-34, is a very capable aerobatic aircraft. He started his loop pretty low, but should have been able to pull it out. Something caused him to hesitate.
@@rescue270 Very likely. And Bill was a good pilot too, he had flown that T-34 for many years and was current. I hope they find out but it's still so sad for his family and friends. At that age, medical problems can arise.
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I remember all the airplanes the CAF was losing back in the 80s and 90s. They were often being piloted by guys pushing 80 years of age, doing low-level aerobatics. They were great pilots, and that old ticker might still be good for regular flight, but g-forces and aerobatic stresses might reveal some weakness at a point where it was too late.
I remember a collision between two T-6s at Reno one time. An 80 year old pilot flying in close formation with the others drifted into the propeller of the airplane next to him, severing one wing and the whole empennage. He died in the crash. Fortunately the other airplane with a father and son in it was able to land safely, although it suffered considerable damage.
Everyone was shocked and stunned, the deceased man was a superb pilot, they could not imagine how this could have happened. I'm sure he was a superb pilot, but he had a little stroke or something and drifted into another airplane! Age isn't just a number in aviation.
Guys like Bob Hoover are phenomenons, not the norm.
Density Altitude is no joke. Split S maneuver too low
Hell of a sad note. A man of his accomplishments, an Apollo astronaut, going out due to something that appears to be reckless, haphazard flying. Although, until the FAA does its investigation, it is only speculation. This guy deserves, at least that much.
Yes he deserves that much, so why have you announced that the cause of the crash "appears to be reckless, haphazard flying" in such a callous manner when you have no idea what happened?
Trying to find any information on this. Was Bill flying acrobats? This doesn’t happen by accident to almost any pilot, let alone an aviator with 70 years plus of flying. I can’t really think of any aircraft malfunction that would cause this either. So it’s either something like he was doing acrobats, or this was purposeful? I’m looking for a third excuse that’s why I’d like to hear more about the accident or see if anyone can break it down
Its a sad way to go after being fit at 90. Why was he doing barrel rolls?
was anyone hurt?
umm wow you didn't finish reading the whole story did you... I hate that!
actually i watched the entire video yesterday
Unsuccessful split-S. T-34B Mentor. Screwed the pooch.
It was most likely a WSDOT Ferry Captain flying the plane the "same" way they pilot the ferries = Attempting to use something that was "broken down" then, falling asleep, before either running aground or hitting the Ferry Terminal !!!
Waste of a plane.
I live on San Juan Ol'boy was always flying crazy loops but usually way high up he died doing what he loved being a bad ass RIP