I’m sorry to report that there was a fatal accident at Old Rhinebeck yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. The aircraft is reported to be a Neiuport 28 replica recently imported from New Zealand.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the pilot’s family and friends, and to all at Old Rhinebeck.
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080818/NEWS01/808180324/1001/news
By: low'n'slow - 19th August 2008 at 10:58
Very, very sad news. Although Rhinebeck has had its troubles in recent years, it is thanks to great enthusiasts such as Vincent Nasta, that the show has gone on.
At the moment though, that matters little compared to the huge loss to his family and friends – including his extended ‘family’ at Rhinebeck too.
By: flyernzl - 18th August 2008 at 21:16
Replica Nieuport 24 ex N1895A ZK-JOZ
Built by Roberto Garcia, Spring Hill, FL in 1997
By: mike currill - 18th August 2008 at 17:26
Another sad blow. Condolences to friends and family. It is always hard to find the right words at such times and nothing we can say seems adequate.
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