[oh8eleven]

an avid pilot, was the only one in the experimental fixed-wing plane when it crashed
The same can be said for John Denver.

[Dysart]

Dang. RIP

[Domandred]

Here’s a more complete article on the crash

http://www.ktvb.com/news/Micron-CEO-Steve-Appleton-dies-in-crash-138659114.html

“”I’d like to turn back in... and land. Coming back in,” Appleton said to air traffic controllers.

In the background of the audio from the control tower, a woman’s voice can be heard saying, “Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god.””

[Jeff Head]

I heard this this morning.

I used to work for Micron as a Director and had gotten the opportunity to talk to the man when I first started there, though I was with a Micron Tech owned company (Micron Electronics) and many level distant from him.

He was a good man. He was open to suggestion. He will be missed here in Idaho.

He loved to fly and get out into the outdoors.

RIP, Steve, may God in Heaven rest your soul in the Hands of our Savior, and may God’s peace and comfort be given to your family and loved ones.

[reaganaut]

And on the anniversary of another small plane crash that took 4 lives - including 3 early rock stars...

[equaviator]

I’ve got an old Micron Millennia RS 3000 (Y2K) PC that still has some life in it!

[indthkr]

Very sad.

I believe this wasn't the first time he had an accident in an experimental aircraft - not the kind of hobby that allows too many second chances unfortunately.

[fso301]

Too bad but the guy was something of a reckless sort known to hop in aircraft he had no prior experience with and take off in them.

[CedarDave]

NTSB Press conference at this link:

http://www.ktvb.com/home/related/136957883.html

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.