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'It just burst and it went right down'
Miami Herald ^
| December 20, 2005
| Matthew Pinzer
Posted on 12/20/2005 5:48:58 AM PST by Sam Cree
A Chalk's seaplane burst into flames over South Beach on Monday, killing all 20 people on board -- including three infants -- and plummeting into the ocean so close to shore that lifeguards, surfers and Jet Skiers were the first on the scene.
The cause of the crash remained unknown, but witnesses said the plane's rear half exploded, shearing off the left wing and sending the flight tumbling to the sea shortly after its 2:30 p.m. takeoff from Watson Island.
(Excerpt) Read more at miami.com ...
TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bimini; chalksocean; miami; planecrash
Very sad story. I hope Chalks Airlines, which has been operating in this area since the early days of flight, can survive this, one sentence in the article lets you know that the trial lawyers are already circling.
I really feel for the people of Bimini as well, apparently most of the passengers were from there.
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posted on
12/20/2005 5:49:00 AM PST
by
Sam Cree
To: Sam Cree
On several occasions I have watched Chalk's seaplanes take off and land while watching from a cruise ship. A really nice experience. It is so sad that this happened. God help them for the terror which they probably went through.
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posted on
12/20/2005 5:53:49 AM PST
by
reagandemo
(The battle is near are you ready for the sacrifice?)
To: reagandemo
I too have loved seeing those old Mallards still in service.
One taking off from Bimini Harbor
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posted on
12/20/2005 6:15:08 AM PST
by
Sam Cree
(absolute reality) - "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." Albert Einstein)
To: Travis McGee
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posted on
12/20/2005 6:15:41 AM PST
by
Sam Cree
(absolute reality) - "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." Albert Einstein)
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To: SteveJudd
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posted on
12/20/2005 7:55:27 AM PST
by
Sam Cree
(absolute reality) - "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." Albert Einstein)
To: Sam Cree; wardaddy
Very sad. Chalk's is a piece of Miami Americana.
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posted on
12/20/2005 7:56:54 AM PST
by
Travis McGee
(--- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com ---)
To: Sam Cree
What was in the rear of the plane that could explode? Was it mechanical failure, an improperly stowed piece of cargo (ala ValueJet), or did someone on the plane have enemies?
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posted on
12/20/2005 9:13:29 AM PST
by
GreenLanternCorps
(11-3 AFC North Champs!!! Who Dey! Who Dey! Who Dey Think Gonna Beat Dem Bengals!!!)
Comment #9 Removed by Moderator
To: SteveJudd
I picked up that t-short, years ago in my single days, when I hung out at the Angler during some diving down there.
I had some 'plainin to do to the wife last year when my son found it and wore it one day...
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posted on
12/20/2005 9:36:36 AM PST
by
Jonah Hex
("Life's a beta, then you die." - overheard in City of Villains)
To: Sam Cree
Happier Days
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posted on
12/20/2005 11:31:17 AM PST
by
Sam Cree
(absolute reality) - "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." Albert Einstein)
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