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Plane that was supposed to carry former president crashes
ABC13 via Drudge ^ | November 22, 2004 | None cited

Posted on 11/22/2004 10:33:17 AM PST by Quilla

A private plane crashed near Houston's Hobby Airport Monday. And it was a plane that was coming to Houston to transport former President Bush to a conference in Equador.

The plane went down Monday morning near Highway 288 and Beltway 8.

Former President Bush suspendeded his trip to Ecuador because of the crash. A conference organizer says the plane should have flown the ex-president from Houston. Houston District Fire Chief Jack Williams said that the twin-engine Gulfstream jet arriving from Dallas Love Field apparently clipped a tall light tower at a Beltway 8 toll plaza, shearing off a wing. He says the severed wing rests near the base of the tower.

Authorities have shut down Beltway 8 on both directions near Cullen. There is debris scattered across the lanes. Traffic is being directed off the Beltway and onto Cullen Road and Telephone Road.

Fire crews were able to douse the flames. Three people were on board. All three victims, two men and a woman, have been recovered. There were no survivors.

There are some reports of cars have suffered damage from debris, but no injuries on the ground have been reported.

Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Roland Herwig says the Gulfstream jet went down about 6:15am, one-and-a-half miles south of Houston's Hobby Airport.

Herwig says the Gulfstream G-1159-A flight originated at Dallas Love Field. He says the plane's registered owner is Jet Place Incorporated of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Houston Fire Department assistant chief, Rick Flanagan, said a part of the jet's wing was located near the base of one of the light poles. He said that the wreckage extended about 1,000 yards from the pole into a field.

Airport officials reported that the plane that was on approach to Hobby when it went down. There was a lot of fog and mist during the crash. There's no official word if that played a role in the fatal crash.


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To: NonValueAdded

She was a great mom and stepmom. My friend's dad married her quite a few years ago and they were like kids in love. She leaves a son and two stepdaughters, all grown. She was such a sweet lady. She was no spring chicken stewardess. She'd been doing this most of her life with both commercial then private air. She even flew Bon Jovi's last tour. Everyone loved her. That's why 41 had requested her for this flight, from what I understand. She'll be sorely missed by family and dignitaries/celebrities alike. Thanks for your prayers.


101 posted on 11/22/2004 1:53:31 PM PST by manic4organic (We won. Get over it.)
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To: Peach

ping to post #101. Very sad.


102 posted on 11/22/2004 2:01:58 PM PST by NonValueAdded ("We are in the process of allowing them to self-actualise" LtC. Rainey, Fallujah, 11/04)
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To: manic4organic

Please count me in among those who are praying for the family and friends of those killed in the plane crash today. It's a horrible tragedy.


103 posted on 11/22/2004 2:20:29 PM PST by Miztiki (Living in Hoooston and getting lost on a regular basis!)
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To: oceanperch

LOL. Yes, that too. :-)


104 posted on 11/22/2004 2:37:32 PM PST by Velveeta
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To: manic4organic
I posted the one that was pulled. I didn't have all the information at the time. Our friend died in the crash in Houston that was supposed to pick up Pres. Bush 41. Prayers, please.

Heartfelt prayers for the loss of your friend.

Prayers for the families and friends of the victims.

105 posted on 11/22/2004 2:41:43 PM PST by Velveeta
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To: Quilla

Prayers to the three souls who lost their lives. Thank you God for sparing George Sr.


106 posted on 11/22/2004 3:21:04 PM PST by Jenya (I'm a newbie here, but not to life. Don't even think of imposing your seniority on me.)
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To: NonValueAdded

Horrible loss.


107 posted on 11/22/2004 3:34:18 PM PST by Peach (The Clintons pardoned more terrorists than they ever captured or killed)
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To: Quilla

Something is rotten in Denmark. First over the weekend in Chile the security protocal for the President somehow goes awray. And Lord knows here on November 22nd the plane that Bush 41 is supposed to be on crashes. I don't believe in coincidences.


108 posted on 11/22/2004 5:56:41 PM PST by eternity (From here to...)
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To: Quilla

This is so weird. This morning I was having bad feelings about former President Bush. I couldn't shake the feelings and I stopped and prayed for him. This really freaks me out, as things like this don't happen to me usually. Thank God he was not on that plane, and prayers for the victims loved ones.


109 posted on 11/22/2004 6:00:44 PM PST by ladyinred (Congratulations President Bush! Four more years!)
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To: snopercod




NTSB ADVISORY




National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594

November 22, 2004




NTSB LAUNCHES TEAM TO INVESTIGATE GULFSTREAM PLANE CRASH IN
TEXAS





The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a Go-
Team to investigate the crash of a Gulfstream near the Hobby
Airport in Houston, Texas.

About 6:15 a.m. CST, today a G-II, (N85VT) with 3 persons
aboard, reportedly clipped a light pole before crashing in a
nearby field. All on board were fatally injured.

Frank Hilldrup is the Investigator-in-Charge of the NTSB
team of 10. NTSB Vice Chairman Mark Rosenker will accompany
the team and serve as principal spokesperson for the on-
scene investigation. Lauren Peduzzi is the NTSB press
officer traveling with the team.

Information regarding the investigation will be released
from the accident scene in Houston, Texas.



First I heard of this!
WIll be making some phonecalls to the Folks at Simuflite DFW.
Very sad indeed.


110 posted on 11/22/2004 6:01:20 PM PST by JETDRVR (CBS = Certifiable Bull Sh!t)
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To: JETDRVR

What they don't say is that the jet original departed from Love Field in Dallas. Very interesting...


111 posted on 11/22/2004 7:21:05 PM PST by eternity (From here to...)
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To: manic4organic

I am so sorry for your loss. Sincere prayers for family and friends.


112 posted on 11/22/2004 8:19:44 PM PST by Marie (~shhhhh...~ The liberals are sleeping....)
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To: Palladin

The Bush family has way better luck than the Kennedys.


Could it be because they're way better people?


113 posted on 11/22/2004 8:53:05 PM PST by Valin (Out Of My Mind; Back In Five Minutes)
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To: MeekOneGOP
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114 posted on 11/23/2004 12:15:25 AM PST by Bon mots
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To: Bon mots
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115 posted on 11/23/2004 7:25:59 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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116 posted on 11/23/2004 7:52:15 AM PST by Bon mots
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To: Valin
> The Bush family has way better luck than the Kennedys.

Could it be because they're way better people?

You wouldn't happen to be one of Job's friends, would you? ;O)

117 posted on 11/23/2004 8:09:04 AM PST by newgeezer (fundamentalist, regarding the Constitution AND the Holy Bible, i.e. words mean things!)
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To: Bon mots
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118 posted on 11/23/2004 8:53:07 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: manic4organic

I am very sorry for the loss of your friend in this awful accident. May your warm memories of her console you and her family.


119 posted on 11/23/2004 6:56:51 PM PST by Palladin (Proud to be a FReeper!)
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To: oceanperch
I believe it is a Hebrew thing, that is habit for some Christins.

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120 posted on 11/23/2004 7:17:20 PM PST by MediaMole
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