Just for fun, are we taking bets on who the Dems will use for the "dead Rat bounce" this year? Carnahan worked to perfection but they over-played their hand with Wellstone. Going by past patterns, it'll be a midwestern senator in a close race. :^)
Accidents happen all the time for all kinds of reasons.
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/month.asp
The preliminary report for this accident will probably be posted on the NTSB site by the end of the week.
James McDougal - Clinton's convicted Whitewater partner died of an apparent heart attack, while in solitary confinement. He was a key witness in Ken Starr's investigation. Mary Mahoney - A former White House intern was murdered July 1997 at a Starbucks Coffee Shop in Georgetown. The murder happened just after she was to go public with her story of sexual harassment in the White House. Vince Foster - Former White House councelor, and colleague of Hillery Clinton at Little Rock's Rose law firm. Died of a gunshot wound to the head, ruled a suicide. Ron Brown - Secretary of Commerce and former DNC Chairman. Reported to have died by impact in a plane crash. A pathologist close to the investigation reported that there was a hole in the top of Brown's skull resembling a gunshot wound. At the time of his death Brown was being investigated, and spoke publicly of his willingness to cut a deal with prosecutors. C. Victor Raiser II - & - Montgomery Raiser major players in the Clinton fund raising organization died in a private plane crash in July 1992. Paul Tulley - Democratic National Committee Political Director found dead in a hotel room in Little Rock, September 1992. Described by Clinton as a "Dear friend and trusted advisor". Ed Willey - Clinton fund raiser, found dead November 1993 deep in the woods in Virginia of a gunshot wound to the head. Ruled a suicide. Ed Willey died on the same day his wife Kathleen Willey claimed Bill Clinton groped her in the oval office in the White House. Ed Willey was involved in several Clinton fund raising events. Jerry Parks - Head of Clinton's gubernatorial security team in Little Rock. Gunned down in his car at a deserted intersection outside Little Rock. Park's son said his father was building a dossier on Clinton. He allegedly threatened to reveal this information. After he died the files were mysteriously removed from his house. James Bunch - Died from a gunshot suicide. It was reported that he had a "Black Book" of people containing names of influential people who visited prostitutes in Texas and Arkansas. James Wilson - Was found dead in May 1993 from an aparent hanging suicide. He was reported to have ties to Whitewater. Kathy Ferguson - Ex-wife of Arkansas Trooper Danny Ferguson died in May 1994 was found dead in her living roon with a gunshot to her head. It was ruled a suicide even though there were several packed suitcases, as if she was going somewhere. Danny Ferguson was a co-defendant along with Bill Clinton in the Paula Jones lawsuit. Kathy Ferguson was a possible corroborating witness for Paula Jones. Bill Shelton - Arkansas state Trooper and fiancee of Kathy Ferguson. Critical of the suicide ruling of his fiancee, he was found dead in June, 1994 of a gunshot wound also ruled a suicide at the gravesite of his fiancee. Gandy Baugh - Attorney for Clinton friend Dan Lassater died by jumping out a window of a tall building January, 1994. His client was a convicted drug distributor. Florence Martin - Accountant sub-contractor for the CIA related to the Barry Seal Mena Airport drug smuggling case. Died of three gunshot wounds. Suzanne Coleman - Reportedly had an affair with Clinton when he was Arkansas Attorney General. Died of a gunshot wound to the back of the head, ruled a suicide. Was pregnant at the time of her death. Paula Grober - Clinton's speech interpreter for the deaf from 1978 until her death December 9, 1992. She died in a one car accident. Danny Casolaro - Investigative reporter. Investigating Mena Airport and Arkansas Development Finance Authority. He slit his wrists, apparent suicide in the middle of his investigation. Paul Wilcher - Attorney investigating corruption at Mena Airport with Casolaro and the 1980 "October Surprise" was found dead on a toilet June 22, 1993 in his Washington DC apartment. Had delivered a report to Janet Reno 3 weeks before his death. Jon Parnell Walker - Whitewater investigator for Resolution Trust Corp. Jumped to his death from his Arlington, Virginia apartment balcony August 15, 1993 Was investigating Morgan Guarantee scandal. Barbara Wise - Commerce Department staffer. Worked closely with Ron Brown and John Huang. Cause of death unknown. Died November 29, 1996. Her brused nude body was found locked in her office at the Department of Commerce. Charles Meissner - Assistant Secretary of Commerce who gave John Huang special security clearance, died shortly thereafter in a small plane crash. Dr. Stanley Heard - Chairman of the National Chiropractic Health Care Advisory Committee died with his attorney Steve Dickson in a small plane crash. Dr. Heard, in addition to serving on Clinton's advisory council personally treated Clinton's mother, stepfather and brother. Barry Seal - Drug running pilot out of Mena Arkansas, Death was no accident. Johnny Lawhorn Jr. - Mechanic, found a check made out to Clinton in the trunk of a car left in his repair shop. Died when his car hit a utility pole. Stanley Huggins - Suicide. Investigated Madison Guarantee. His report was never released. Hershell Friday - Attorney and Clinton fund raiser died March 1, 1994 when his plane exploded. Kevin Ives & Don Henry - Known as "The boys on the track" case. Reports say the boys may have stumbled upon the Mena Arkansas airport drug operation. Controversaial case where initial report of death was due to falling asleep on railroad track. Later reports claim the 2 boys had been slain before being placed on the tracks. Many linked to the case died before their testimony could come before a Grand Jury. 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NTSB Identification: FTW04FA036
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Thursday, December 04, 2003 in Harrison, AR
Aircraft: Beech S35, registration: N350JL
Injuries: 2 Fatal.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.
On December 4, 2003, approximately 1006 central standard time, a Beech S35 single-engine airplane, N350JL, registered to and operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted the ground while on final approach to runway 36 at Boone County Airport (HRO), Harrison, Arkansas. The instrument rated private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) prevailed, and an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 cross-country flight. The personal flight departed Adams Field Airport (LIT), Little Rock, Arkansas approximately, 0912, with a planned destination of Boone County Airport (HRO), Harrison, Arkansas.
According to air traffic control, the airplane was cleared for an ILS approach to runway 36. Air traffic control data was reviewed by the NTSB investigator-in-charge (IIC), and all times converted to central standard time unless otherwise noted. At 0019, the pilot contacted Jonesboro Flight Service Station (JBR FSS) via telephone, requested and received an outlook briefing for the planned route of flight. At 0706, the pilot contacted JBR FSS, requested and received a standard weather briefing. At 0826, the pilot filed an IFR flight plan (in part: N350JL, true airspeed 170 knots, altitude 6,000 feet msl, time en route 45 minutes, fuel on board 5 hours) from LIT to HRO.
At 0910, the airplane was cleared for takeoff by the controller at the Little Rock Air Traffic Control facility, and was instructed to climb to 6,000 feet msl.
At 0925, the pilot was cleared to contact Memphis Air Route Traffic Center (MEM ARTCC).
At 0956, the flight was cleared for the ILS 36 approach at HRO.
At 1006, the pilot reported to the controller (MEM ARTCC) that he was on a 1/4 mile final for runway 36. There were no additional ATC communications with the pilot.
Numerous witnesses observed and heard the airplane. One witness, a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) employee, manning the Unicom frequency, stated that approximately 1000, the pilot transmitted that the airplane was over Bakky (initial approach fix for ILS 36) and wanted to know if there was other aircraft in the area. A few moments later, the pilot radioed that he [airplane] was coming in a "little" high on the approach and was going to do a downwind for runway 36.
This Unicom operator observed the airplane at an estimated altitude of 300 to 400 feet agl, approximately midfield, turn crosswind for runway 36. This witness stated that the airplane "overshot" the runway on the base to final turn, and enter a steep turn from base to final.
A second witness, who saw the airplane flying "real low" reported the airplane was flying south, then banked "real sharp" toward the east. Then the airplane banked "hard" towards the north, the nose "shot" up in the air, the airplane pivoted, and headed straight down.
A third witness, who was outside the commercial building on the west side of the airport, said she heard an airplane coming from the north. The airplane continued to get louder so she knew it was low, and looked up to see the airplane flying over. The airplane came over the building at about 40 to 50 feet, and just missed the roof. The wheels cleared the trees (approximately 50 feet tall) about 15 yards south of the building. After clearing the trees, the airplane started a left turn toward the runway.
A fourth witness, who was west bound in his truck, saw the airplane flying "very low" approximately 50 to 60 feet above the runway lights. The airplane, flying from north to south, made a "hard" left turn to the east.
A fifth witness, who was sitting in his vehicle, observed the airplane flying east, make a left bank where the bottom of the airplane was toward the witness. During the left bank the nose went up, the airplane twisted, and nosed straight down toward the ground.
Witnesses called 911, and the local authorities responded to the accident site. The local authorities reported that the impact was non survivable.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) location of the accident site was latitude 36 degrees 14.95 minutes North; longitude 093 degrees 09.29 minutes West in approximately a 15-foot drainage area located at the southeast portion of the airport. The main wreckage came to rest upright on a measured magnetic heading of 100 degrees.
Initial examination of the airplane, engine, and propeller was conducted at the accident site on December 5 and 6, 2003, under the supervision of the NTSB IIC. The airplane was recovered by Dawson Aircraft, Inc., Clinton, Arkansas, for further examination under the supervision of the NTSB IIC.
This isn't right, has to indicate a fuel leak. I'm not aware of a Bonanza or other roughlt contenporary single-engine light plane that is set up to "dump" fuel.
Can anyone add to this - can these planes dump fuel via some added "feature?"
Do Bonanzas now have a fuel dump system?
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