The Crash of MLB Star Roberto Clemente DC 7 - TakingOff Ep 148
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- New Years Eve, 1972, a moonless night out of Puerto Rico, famous major leaguer Roberto Clemente hoped on the DC-7 for a relief flight to stricken Nicaragua that he was paying for. The flight was less than 3 minutes, before everyone was dead. What happened in this horrible tragedy and what can we learn from it?
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After the Pirates opening game at Shea in 1967,my friends and I were walking on Highway 21 in Newark,NJ.One of the guys said "That's Clemente",while looking at a road sign.
Today,the highway is named for him.
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Died trying to help his people, forever and always a legend LLRC 🇵🇷
Actually died trying to help other people (Guatemala) which is even more heroic IMO.
@@TakingOff Nicaragua not Guatemala Geez😊
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The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
@@ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852Brilliant Theory ✌️
He is the greatest! #21
ROBERTO CLEMENTE!
Orgullo de Puerto Rico!
🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
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My Dad’s Favorite 21 🇺🇸⚾️😔
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
Very well presented video Dan. My father's best friend and best man was the mechanic in the flight engineer's seat. If I remember correctly, it was New Year's Eve. He was trying to make some extra money for his family. He left behind two kids and a pregnant wife. Very sad.
Wow. Thanks for sharing. A true tragedy.
My thoughts and condolences 🙏🏽 to all on-board that fateful day. To the Clemente family, the Rivera family, and to all who were going to help in the relief efforts of Nicaragua victims from the devastating earthquake
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
Good video and look back at tragic history. The DC-7C was definitely the wrong airplane to be cutting all those corners on. Shoe-string engine maintenance alone would quickly spell gloom with that machine, and with no proper Flight Engineer, that operation was never going to work.
When I was a kid, my neighbor 3 houses down, was coincidentally also an Airlift DC-7 Captain. I recall him speaking esoterically about this accident specifically, but he soon stopped discussing anything about it.
Immortal ⚾ Legend Roberto Clemente probally just floated out to sea and then sharks probally got to him . Rip Boricua 🌹
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Didn't need to hear that 🤦🏼♀️. RIP 🇵🇷 ROBERTO CLEMENTE 👑❤️🇵🇷
I doubt it if he had his seat belt on. Honestly, once dead, his body feed animals so is not bad. Even them he was generous and I mean this respecting him 1000%
According with your comment you sound like you didn't like Roberto Clemente at all. Sarcasm is often a tool of Mediocrity.
@@akhnatenra6603 my favorite Hero Legend I'm also 🇵🇷 of course I admire this great Human Being Geez my comment was not Bad Reality RIP ⭐ RC
Roberto Clemente 🇵🇷 was a Hereo ❤️. Today he's a LEGEND 👑❤️🇵🇷🇺🇸🇵🇷
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
Thanks for doing this type of videos to make general aviation safer for all of us 🙏
My uncle was a musician at the time and he was going in the same plane when they found out the weather conditions and the conditions of the plane my uncle had second thoughts there was also a few Puerto Rican musicians that also refuse to go on that plane that day Roberto was a gentleman a true humanitarian the real people's champ when he went out there and celebrate with the people of Pittsburgh you could tell he was all about the fans all about the people
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
👍☑️ Non stop high quality videos! Excelent report Dan, clear and concise step by step of what happened. Thanks for putting in the time to research this and then tying it in to how we can learn from it to be safer today.
Great video! Very sad and tragic end for Clemente and everyone onboard.
Dear Dan Given RC's greatness to humanity that was a very nice summation for all of us. Thank you
Great take-aways. Thanks Dan
What a great video, great presentation, great points!
Great video. Very important topic!!!
You are absolutely a professional when it comes to aviation safety. There is a good video that covered all the subjects you have explained here. It goes by “Stopping Normalization of Deviance!”
Great episode.
Proud to be Puertorican as well! We have too much to offer as a country!
I never got to see Roberto play but he is my favorite player, I even got a 21 tattoo
Amen‼️ I’m a proud Plains Cree First Nation Indigenous Aboriginal‼️
Roberto Clemente will always be a legend. And legends never die!!!
A champ for the people. His people of Puerto Rico and those lives impacted elsewhere. Roberto Clemente lived an unselfish life and its so good to see.
First off thank you for this video. I had forgotten the particulars of this tragic flight. I grew up in Fort Myers Florida where the Pirates held their spring training until 1969. Hence I became a lifelong Pirates fan. Growing up my hero's were Clemente and Stargell and I was fortunate enough to have interacted with both of them. After the games Clemente would sometimes play catch with some of the kids at the park that day. I was lucky enough to be one of those kids. Clemente always had time for the kids. He was and still is in my mind " The Great One".
I remember Roberto when I was a kid. There was never talk about Latino, or ethnicity, or race, just a great ball player.
The kids of today are being fed a total diet of color, hate, and prejudice. It is truly sad.
It is a shame people can't just be proud of being an AMERICAN.
Thanks for sharing the crash results.
Shame folks have not figured out there is no Black,Yellow, Red, White, Brown or any other color American...there are just Americans PERIOD.
Well said and how true
Exactly
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Great video, Dan. I was just watching the MLB network and they were featuring Roberto, who’s always been in my list of the greatest ever. As with many many accidents, this was so completely avoidable.
Thanks !
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
Great episode Dan, thank you. Cutting corners usually leads to failure or twice the work. I always say, if you are going to do something, do it the right way and you won't have to do it twice. In aviation you might not get a second opportunity, so be OCD about doing things properly. Keep up the great work Dan. 🤘🇺🇸🛩️
Measure twice, cut once.
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
As I sit here and watch this the tears of Jan 1 1973 come steaming down my face as if I was a 10 year old little boy from Pittsburgh PA all over again. That day along with the death of my dad and the tragic death of Dale Earnhardt are forever the saddest days of my life. I can only take away that this like many other things in life are unpredictable and senseless. Roberto Walker Clemente was my hero then and today. His legacy is that of the Jackie Robinson of the Puerto Rican people and his number should be retired by Major League Baseball as show him the respect he earned by giving his life for others without thinking of himself. But like in life many disrepect his legacy like Mike Franchesca of the Fan radio out of NYC who believes He did not do anything to desever such an honor. I guess if you grow up and have a siver spoon instead of a wooden one you can not understand what honor and giving are what make a great man God Bless my friend and rest in peace William Charles Reid
i lived in penn hills when this happened the great one is missed
Great stuff, Dan. Sounded like Roberto was a great man. Sad he fell victim to "the chain".
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
Thank you for an excellent analysis.
Clemente was more than a ball player.
There is no greater love
Nice video Dan. Like you did on this one, I like digging in and researching material for videos. Of course the more I dig, the deeper the hole gets, haha.
Thanks Bryan!
i found this channel today and i've been hooked. cannot believe they covered Roberto! RIP champ. Great video btw
Thanks and welcome to the channel
@@TakingOff thanks for teaching me about aviation! It's one of my greatest fears. Watching your channel makes me feel confident and comfortable. Thank you
That’s great! You should take a Discovery Flight as your nearest airport.
@@TakingOff I'm not that confident or comfortable lol
Love your videos Dan! Keep up the great work! I think you implied in this video that going beyond TBO is “cutting corners” and is not a safe practice? A study was done years ago and it was determined that most engine failures happen in the first two years and 200 hours of an engine being built/re-built/overhauled. I heard Richard McSpadden say this on a podcast recently and Mike Busch has written numerous articles mentioning this. I’m in no way am I saying you shouldn’t have overhauled due to your prop strike. I just wanted to say that I (and many part 91 owners/operators that are Mike Busch fans) disagree with the mentality that going beyond TBO is unsafe and reckless. If you haven’t read any of Mike Busch’s materials, I’d encourage you to read his book, Manifesto, or just find the AOPA article titled “DO PISTON ENGINE TBOS MAKE SENSE?” Also, that may be a good in the hangar topic discussion with Mike Busch himself?!
I'm from Nicaragua, I born the year he passed away, but there they teach as to love him.
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
Regarding the pilot, Jerry Hill. From "Clemente," a biography of Roberto: "At the time Rivera hired him, he had been furloughed by Airlift International and was in jeopardy of losing his commercial license, facing a hearing on thirteen violations that occurred between October 1971 and January 1972. He was divorced, and his ex-wife wanted nothing to do with him."
Thanks for the comment.
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
Hey Dan... great video, how close to overhaul were you when you had the prop strike?
Well tricky answer. I had a top 350 hours previously so was hoping to go another 1000. But I was within 200 of TBO.
Facts I hear for the first time in 40 years
Great storytelling voice. 🥲
Great insight on this tragedy of a legend The Great One #21.
Sad day I still cry🙏
I’m a 43 year old man born and raised in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, moved to Tx 10 years ago from PR, and Clemente is the way of life, either in sports or in life back home in PR. When I stumbled with the information in this great video, it made me to write an essay for my AM classes (which I started back in January 2022) about this incident. As a Roberto Clemente fan all my life it shocked me that I’ve never heard any of this details of what happened with that flight anywhere I could remember before.
Only the news saying mechanical problems due to overweight cargo. That’s it.
But this opens a different perspective of what really happened according to investigations, and more important to me, on how the USA government overturned a decision that seems to me that clearly the FAA inspections fail protocols and procedures
Thank you for your time and effort. And yes, this video had made me aware of the huge responsibility of AMs at the time of working on an aircraft.
Thanks for the comments. And welcome to Texas.
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
@@ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852 at your convenience if you could send me the link of Clemente’s brother or family expressing some kind of foul play… I find very interesting and it would be another element added to the the mysterious and almost mythical disappearance and presumed death.
Such a sorry story, thanks for sharing.
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
Sadly Roberto should have done his homework about this previous accident, and listened to Vic Power, Orlando Cepeda Luis Vigoreaux, his own elder son and many other recommendations not to fly on that antique plane rather to wait until Monday to fly to Nicaragua via Eastern airlines.
One other thing that I am also taking from this is that if the plane seems sluggish at all on takeoff, maybe it is time to reject the takeoff.
Thanks for this. I always tell people that my top five athletes I wish I could have seen (in no particular order) are Satchel Paige, Oscar Robertson, Jesse Owens, Joe Louis... and Roberto Clemente.
Isla Verde airport later named Luis Munoz Marin airport , but Rio Grande airport
I say you're good. Airplanes and "ah nothing bad can happen" is a dark path that once you start it you get accostumed to cut corners until one day there will be one that makes you pay. And hopefully, in a light manner. So yeah, well done.
I fly LSA's it is so tempting to carry an extra 20lbs on planes that you know are designed for more in other markets. But I fly by the rules because I don't want to end up in a Taking Off Video. I do believe that some rules allow dangerous behavior and it's up to us to eliminate that.
I definitely have experienced organisations in Aviation that are corner cutters and it has frustrated me a lot. Generally they are the "cheap" flight schools/operators where they don't follow the very "black and white" intention of the law saying there are "operational realities" why they don't. It's a pity because I really liked the people who worked there as well.
Extremely smart move Dan. Overhauling that engine. Money well spent... just for the peace of mind. And... should you ever decide to sell Lola... the price of a gently used, 210 with very low time SMOH engine... just went up!! ↑↑↑↑
Engine overhaul: $40,000
Peace of mind: PRICELESS.
Cutting corners affects all aspects of life and many do it regularly and get away with it if they are lucky. But strapping into any airplane that has corners cut with maintenance of any kind is a fools mission. Like the has been quoted so often. "everything was fine - until the crash". I have always been shy about just hopping into any airplane without knowing something about the pilot doing the flying and feeling confident about the condition of his plane. I witnessed a fatal crash at an airshow fly-in where at the last second before takeoff a man was offered a chance to ride along in a WW2 Avenger. They took off and made a steep left turn and immediately crashed killing both persons on board. His wife was quoted in the newspaper, "I don't know whatever possessed my husband to jump into that plane on a moments notice". The owner had recently purchased the plane and only had about 20 hours in it when arriving at the airport for the fly-in.
Altruistic,and paid the ultimate price because of his big heart,concern for others...And he is still a bad ass player...I don't care how long ago this was,he was one of a kind on the field..Genuine 5 tool player and those are few and far between...God Bless RC!!!RIP
September 10th 2022 19:49 CT.
Anyone know if he would have played the following session if he didn't get killed in the airplane crash.
I don't cut corners when flying. If anything I'm overly cautious. BUT, I don't fly to get somewhere. I fly to see things and build time. When driving... yeah... I make the drive home to TX from the 4 Corners 5 or 6 times a year. I'll work until 4pm, pack and leave at 5pm, drive all night, and get home 15 hours and 950 miles later. I recently changed the routine to stopping for a few hours outside of Sweetwater. Surprisingly I don't get sleepy but the brain doesn't function very well once you pass a certain threshold so there is risk.
When I was growing up my brother-in-law (very successful Hispanic man) and his brothers used to jack with one another about words they didn't pronounce right. 9.9 out of 10 times the person that makes fun of a Hispanic persons accent can't speak Spanish as good (or at all) the Hispanic person speaks English. Speaking to languages is NOT easy.
Good points. Very familiar with Sweetwater myself.
🙏 😢
It was not Usala Verde airport, later baned Muniz Marin Airport, but Rio Grande airport,used by the National Air Force Guard
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
I dont know why Roberto would agree to fly in such a dangerous plane as he was an intelligent man. Such a waste.
I heard that plane was overloaded and had mechanical problems two bad things in aviation if its true. Roberto will live forever in our hearts and mind . A true man. RIP.
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
Just Douglas DC-7
Thank you soon much. I've been doing research on Clemente and your video.helped a lot. If I make a video.I will give you credit and shout out your channel. If that's not in your liking say so here and I won't.
Sure. Glad this video helped.
I could never understand why Eastern, TWA, Trans Carribean etc not help Clemente and he had to go with this poorly functioning aircraft....
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
Had the props suddenly stopped on this a/c, it would have ripped the engines loose from the plane.
Have you gotten Lola back yet??
Nope, here with here as I type. She’s still engineless.
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Luis Alejandro Scariolo
I do like the Wright R-3350. They are very powerful and reliable. However, they will NOT take abuse, which is caused by pilots and possibly by maintenance personnel. The problem with all Radial Engines is that if they have a "prop strike" the engine will be damaged internally and WILL fail due to the damage. The back firing of an engine is absolute evidence that the engine is failing. I know, I have been there and done that while flying aircraft whom other pilots had abused the engines.
Prop reduction gear mechanism in the case at the fwd. end of the engine likely damaged in the prop strike incident.
Arthur Rivera was an irresponsible criminal who only thought about himself, instead of fixing the engine, he painted the fuselage so it can appear in great condition.
I have a spark plug from that very plane.
According to David Maraniss, Author of "Clemente" (a New York Times Best Seller) Jerry Hill had been furloughed by Airlift International and was in jeopardy of losing his commercial license, facing a hearing on 13 violations that occurred between 10/71 and 1/72. In answer to your question about any details that might be damning concerning his flight history. I don't know the nature of the violations but they were real.
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
Seems I remember Hill was a South Florida resident and had a house/family in the SW section of Miami.
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
Issac Ike Man Cristan
I am a student pilot and I noticed some flight schools cut corners on maintenance. One plane I was doing a pre flight I discovered that there was no engine oil in the engine. The dip stick showed nothing. Really. Note - this plane just landed from the last renter. No way was I going to trust this airplane. The airplane also had bald tires. It did have nice paint but that was just to fool you. My CFI said the plane was flight worthy. I did not want to get into it with him and said I had a Family Emergency and ran. I Never flew with that flight school again. I like disappeared off the face of the earth. . It is one of my pet peeves, on cutting on maintenance. I get into the people's cars, and the tire light is on, gas reserve light on. Service engine light on. Tires are bald. No thanks. I will take my own car. I AM NOT GOING TO CUT CORNERS ON THE MY AIRPLANE. Do not get an airplane if you cannot take care of it.
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Adding the get-there-itis of this relief mission makes you wonder whose side God is really on....
what a rabbit hole to go down there
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
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Thanks be to God, the Lord convicted me of being righteous in all things, especially when driving as a CDL independent contractor. The Lord’s lesson was well received when the DOT pulled me over and put an out of service sticker on a company’s vehicle I was driving. They checked my driver’s logs and did not find one discrepancy, which meant, I did not receive any fine. Phew!!! Thanks be to God and God alone!!!✝️
Boricuas don’t. be slick! Cheaters never win and winners never cheat!
The same way that the events of 9/11 should be rightfully questioned, Roberto and company’s “plane crash” should be, too. You see, the American and Somoza governments were in bed together and in turn, Roberto defied the Nicaraguan bourgeoisie. I mean, Roberto’s brother even mentioned how over the years people have speculated as to what really happened… To the point that some even suggested that there were nefarious actions at play. Though, he says that how could it be if the owner of the plane was killed, too? Well, the pilot was an American ex-military pilot and his body was the only one recovered out of the others(the others were PR or Non-White).
Men in high positions are known to be corrupt; most especially when they work in concert together for their own bottom line… In such cases: anything and everything goes.
So yeah, it’s definitely something to ponder and not just accept what you’ve been told at face value.
P.S. What are you referring to with such a random comment?
@@ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852 The owner of the plane didn’t have the certification to fly this type of plane with this type of engine . The proper inspections were not carried out even though they said it they were. The owner of the plane wanted to replace the engine, but his mechanics didn’t. They said it was fine. (This implies they didn’t have the knowledge they thought they had and their input was inaccurate). The owner of the plane should had waited for a legit plane engineer to fly with him but didn’t. He sat in the plane engineer seat. It was a rush job without the proper inspections and knowledge people to make sure this plane was fit to the job. And we know what the end result was. So to answer your question: the comment is for those who don’t put the time and effort to do a job correctly.
Simple enough.
Clearly you can see he is Afro Puerto Rican slaves were in PR plus most Afro Latino has the last name Clemente
Clemente did not die in this crash. He escaped alive and decided to use the crash as a way to get off the radar. He lives in my basement