Hana Plane Crash Remains a Mystery
Gary T. Kubota
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
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Wailuku (Hawaii):
The cause of a fatal airplane crash in Hana remains unknown, according to a preliminary report issued by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Board investigator-in-charge Kristi Dunks said officials are still gathering information about the crash, and that a final report will probably be issued within six months.The body of pilot Alan Gerow, 58, a businessman from Salt Lake City, was retrieved from the wreckage of a rented airplane that crashed Dec. 15 into the highlands near Hana.
Records obtained from the airplane rental business, Maui Aviators LLC, showed that Gerow had completed a company checkout in an airplane on Nov. 26, the board said.The certified flight instructor who performed the checkout said Gerow was visiting the area and wanted to tour the island.
Dec 29, 2005
Gary T. Kubota
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
_________________
Wailuku (Hawaii):
The cause of a fatal airplane crash in Hana remains unknown, according to a preliminary report issued by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Board investigator-in-charge Kristi Dunks said officials are still gathering information about the crash, and that a final report will probably be issued within six months.The body of pilot Alan Gerow, 58, a businessman from Salt Lake City, was retrieved from the wreckage of a rented airplane that crashed Dec. 15 into the highlands near Hana.
Records obtained from the airplane rental business, Maui Aviators LLC, showed that Gerow had completed a company checkout in an airplane on Nov. 26, the board said.The certified flight instructor who performed the checkout said Gerow was visiting the area and wanted to tour the island.
Dec 29, 2005
