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Teen Flying Around the World Crashes Near American Samoa
The plane of seventeen-year-old American-born Pakistani Haris Suleman and his father Babar Suleman, who were attempting to fly around the world in 30 days, has crashed into the Pacific. Harris's body was located; the father is still missing. (abcnews.go.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
The aircraft was based at my home field (2R2) We as aviators should support the thrill of flight for all. What ever the cause, be it weather, mechanical or a bad judgment we should all pray what happened here should not befall us. Rest in Peace for the two that were lost.
Well written and yes Rest in Peace.
Maybe a few of you 'crochety' older types will recall a 16 year old from the 1920's. He dared to make a SOLO Transcontinental Flight with maybe a few more "tools" but much inferior equiptment. Later became one of the greatest self-taught weather and International navigational pilots in Commercial history. Flew as a pathfinder for TWA after the war on a Polar Route out of England into Honolulu. Flight was completed in a specially modified B17; while Bob taught himself 'Celestial'during the flight. Does Bob Buck ring a little history 'bell' ? Passed away about 10 years back in his 90's.
Oh goodness, you do stereotype don't you....
Lots of criticism here. They raised $500K, and died for the benefit of others. How many of us can say that?
Exactly!!!!
To answer your question, non of us, because as far as I know, dead people don't post here. I don't think anyone is criticizing the cause or doesn't think that the Suleman family hasn't suffered a terrible tragedy and deserves our prayers for comfort. What is being criticized is the experience level and decision making shown on the trip. Sure time was tight but a VFR night departure over open water into unknown weather begs questioning.