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  • Pilot dies in Yellowstone crash (Hughes 1B Racer Replica)

    08/05/2003 12:40:19 PM PDT · by tophat9000 · 51 replies · 1,147+ views
    Casper Star Tribune ^ | Tuesday, August 05, 2003 | The Associated Press
    Pilot dies in Yellowstone crashBy The Associated PressYELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (AP) -- One person was killed Monday night when an experimental airplane crashed north of Old Faithful, the Federal Aviation Administration said.The homebuilt Hughes 1B airplane was en route from Oshkosh, Wis., to Oregon when the crash occurred at about 6:30 p.m., FAA spokeswoman Karen Byrd said.The pilot was the only person on board, but no identity was being released until family members were notified.The plane's registered owners were listed as James and Betty Wright, of Cottage Grove, Ore., on the FAA's Web site.The crash started a small fire near...