Aero Commander 200D down at KDVO

[morleyz]

1 person dead after plane crash at Gnoss Field Airport in Novato, officials say

One person is dead after a plane crashed in Novato Saturday afternoon, the NTSB confirmed.

abc7news.com

Sounds like they never got off the ground before veering into a hangar. One fatality. RIP.

 

[luvflyin]

1 person dead after plane crash at Gnoss Field Airport in Novato, officials say

One person is dead after a plane crashed in Novato Saturday afternoon, the NTSB confirmed.

abc7news.com

Sounds like they never got off the ground before veering into a hangar. One fatality. RIP.

I didn’t see or hear anything from that article about the make and model of the airplane. How do you know it?

 

[morleyz]

I didn’t see or hear anything from that article about the make and model of the airplane. How do you know it?

You're right, it was a different article. https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/one-person-killed-in-novato-plane-crash/

 

[FormerHangie]

You're right, it was a different article. https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/one-person-killed-in-novato-plane-crash/

That picture is horrifying. I hope the impact killed him and not the fire.

 

[Arm3]

Scott Manley is a YouTuber that covers space news. He witnessed and was the first person to the scene:

 

[3393RP]

I've been following Scott's channel for a couple of years. His knowledge of the various space programs is top shelf. His videos surrounding his decision to become a pilot and the journey through today have shown he takes the program seriously. There's nothing in his videos that is self aggrandizing, and it's a refreshing change from the look at me channels of many pilots that produce videos to produce clicks and advertising revenue.

One can tell by this latest video he was shaken by the crash, and I think it will make him a better pilot. Scott's rocket videos are entertaining and informative, and if any of you are interested in the space programs of various companies, I highly recommend following his channel.

 

[moparrob66]

Gnoss is notorious for challenging crosswinds or "Gnosswinds" as the local CFIs referred to them. Sad reality of our life choices, and prayers for all involved or impacted by this.

 

[Hengelo]

Come for the rockets, stay for the Kerbals

 

[Stemme]

Rebuilt a Meyers/Aero Commander 200D over 2 years and the flew for another 5 or 6 years. The rudders is not that big and really does become effective until 40-50 knots. I was always aware of a strong crosswind and would place the airplane to compensate for the P-factor so the crosswind blew me back to the centerline. Many times would start off at an angle to allow the P-factor to bring me back to the centerline in light winds. Same was true on landing. The bushings wore out in a hurry and made for wobbly gear compounding the situation.