My very good friend and our fellow BCP'r Hank Sasser aka ATXCitab, was killed this morning while flying his plane. I'll post more as we find out what happened.

This is horrible news. I was just thinking about emailing Hank this week about some things with Off Airport Gear. He had shown interest in helping me do some marketing for the brand when I first started it.

It makes me really sad. Hank seemed like such a great person. I'll be praying for his loved ones and friends. Thank you Phil.

Terrible news Phil. Will be praying for his friends and family.

Barnstormer wrote:My very good friend and our fellow BCP'r Hank Sasser aka ATXCitab, was killed this morning while flying his plane. I'll post more as we find out what happened.

Phil, I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you and his friends and family are holding up okay.

Oh man...prayers for you Phil and all affected.

Damn this makes me sad. I didn't even know him, but I feel like I've lost a buddy.

Tailwinds, Hank.

Noooooo. Damnit Hank.

Hank was a great dude. I met him in April at Llano, and he was as friendly as they come. He was young, bright, and just a pleasant guy to hang with. This is gutting.

RanchPilot wrote:Oh man...prayers for you Phil and all affected.

Same here. Hoping all involved get through this unforeseen loss OK.

Sorry to hear that. Prayers for Hank's family and friends.

So sorry to hear that Phil. Strength and peace to all concerned.

-DP

Damn that's terrible news!
Condolences to his family and friends.

Tragic news Phil. Know you have many friends that are here for you if you need anything.

I'll be praying for all affected.

Sad news brothers. Sad news.
Condolences to all.

Prayers for Hank and his family. Terrible news, sad news.

Condolences, damn it!

I was mowing the runway tonight and I was thinking about Hank the entire time. I was thinking about how he had shown such excitement for Off Airport Gear, and how happy he was for me with this property. I wish I would've sent him that email that I was thinking about this week and just never got around to doing it.

Hank and I had a lot in common. Age, time behind the stick, love of flying, and excitement for this great hobby. I am taking this loss hard. This is the first time that I have known someone on a personal level who has died as a result of flying.

This passion for flying can be so double edged in cases like this. It is so great, but yet it is so risky.

The only thing that I could think to do tonight was to go flying. I thought about Hank the entire time, and I know that he would've rather I went than not. I know that he was with me in spirit.


Godspeed, ATXCitab.

Very sorry to hear this. RIP Hank.

Truly sad news. I have lost a few close friends through aviation related accidents and i can assure you my heart goes out to those close to him. Not only have you lost a friend, but each time you go to your plane to do what you love, it stands as a timely reminder

I never met Hank, but I enjoyed his posts. I hope he has tailwinds and clear skies for his trip west. I also hope those he left behind can make peace with his passing and that we all find ways to celebrate how special each day we have together truly is.

Condolences to Hanks family and friends. Very sad.