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207 down @ Monument Valley

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Tue May 24, 2011 4:44 am

207 down @ Monument Valley

Just heard from a friend that Grand Canyon Airlines lost a 207 at Gouldings yesterday afternoon. Pilot is in critical condition. The passengers appear to be OK.
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Tue May 24, 2011 6:24 am

Re: 207 down @ Monument Valley

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7053 ... rport.html
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Tue May 24, 2011 7:19 am

Re: 207 down @ Monument Valley

Apparently lost it on landing in the "wind storm"..

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=15669212
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Tue May 24, 2011 8:01 am

Re: 207 down @ Monument Valley

Hopefully everyone makes a full recovery. And hopefully we don't loose the ability to fly into Monument Valley.
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Tue May 24, 2011 9:43 am

Re: 207 down @ Monument Valley

There can be some interesting wind shear near that runway on breezy days. BTDT :shock:
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Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:39 pm

Re: 207 down @ Monument Valley

Update on the piloto. Happy endings are infrequent these days but here's one.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=16264845
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Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:19 am

Re: 207 down @ Monument Valley

Glad to read of the pilot's recovery and his positive attitude. Sometimes the body heals much better than the sense of self does. Thanks for the update!
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