It is a detailed order of 40+ pages. The airplane reached about 4,500 ft above ground level (agl), as the airspeed decreased. Smoke billows after a small touring plane crashed over the San Donato Milanese district in Milan. He kept me composed. This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. He could not have been prouder of his children. It would be interesting to see the state of the elevator trim. CG was okay. NEW ORLEANS (AP) The pilot who died in a Feb. 2 plane crash in Louisiana had just bought a share in the aircraft, and the other man killed in the crash was his instructor, the National Transportation Safety Board reported Thursday. (KPLC) - Two bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of a plane that went down near Hackberry Tuesday, Cameron Sheriff Don Johnson said. The plane, a single-engine Cessna 182. Rocks the best pilot I ever met, said Thompson. The report did not identify any witnesses by name. Bold criminal secretly relaunched massage parlor prostitution ring as he cut a Federal, local dollars at work clearing waterways in EBR. November 10, 2022. 2 engine failed after takeoff. The plane took off again about 5:13 p.m. and crashed about a half-hour later. The families have been notified, they report. It won't be there when someone does go back to fetch it. The Global Asset Management Group family is saddened by the loss of our dearest friend and colleague, Don Clements. Many parts and pieces were left behind at the crash site, including the third blade!! Bold criminal secretly relaunched massage parlor prostitution ring as he cut a deal with prosecutors. Kilimanjaro. Wind Advisory in effect for the entire WBRZ Thursday PM Forecast: overnight showers, storms and gusty wind. NEW ORLEANS The pilot who died in a Feb. 2 plane crash in Louisiana had just bought a share in the aircraft, and the other man killed in the crash was his instructor, the National. It seems odd it's damn near nose down like that unless it was human input which, would hate to think that. Rock Palermo and Don Clements were killed in a plane crash near Hackberry, on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. I missed the nose down attitude observed by witnesses. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. Rock is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kim; three children, Rachel Palermo, Ryan Palermo (Madison), and Sarah Palermo; mother, Jackie Palermo; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jenny and Reggie Keogh; brother, Lance Palermo (Tonia); sisters, Ashley Palermo (Nick Goodling) and Alisha Palermo; brother-in-law, Scott Seeliger (Sheila); sister-in-law, Keri Keogh (Dave); nieces and nephews, Mikayla Seeliger, Mikenna Seeliger, Grayson Palermo, Addison Goodling, and Reid Goodling; aunts and uncles, Mary Ann Fiorenza, Tony Palermo, Sr. (Tina), Gil Manuel (Brenda), Johnny Manuel (Mona), Phil Manuel (Pam), and Matt Manuel (Carey); and numerous loving cousins and extended family. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, and their children, Mary Kathryn and Will. Like I said, I am a human being. Two of the propeller blades remained attached to the propeller hub and one blade was not recovered. Two of the propeller blades remained attached to the propeller hub and one blade was not recovered." In the end, because of the extensive damage it was ruled that it will ultimately remain a mystery on why or how the aircraft lost control. It seems me that sometimes, even with all the best preparations, bad luck can find a good pilot. Date & Time: February 2, 2021, 17:44 Local, Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional. There are no survivors. Rock was a respected attorney and member of the Louisiana Bar. ADVERTISEMENT. Controls were likely held full aft all the way to impact. Rock Palermo and Don Clements were killed in the crash, Johnson said. When I switched to a slightly smaller three-bladed prop to get a little more tip clearance, I found that the plane would just stop flying when the throttle was pulled back to idle or near idle. They took off, flew out somewhere to do a bunch of maneuvers, were flying back some distance, got close to home, decided to try a slow roll, smurfed it, augered it straight into the mud. He was a certified flight instructor and passed on his joy of flying to many. "Tue 06:41:31 PM 29.9490 -93.3408 351 110 127 4,225 367 Climbing Tue 06:41:50 PM 29.9582 -93.3425 352 116 133 4,275 Level Tue 06:42:06 PM 29.9667 -93.3437 356 115 132 4,225 47 Climbing Tue 06:42:22 PM 29.9747 -93.3442 359 95 109 4,300 214 Climbing Tue 06:42:41 PM 29.9824 -93.3438 9 82 94 4,350 36 Climbing Tue 06:43:04 PM 29.9898 -93.3416 20 66 76 4,325 -205 Descending Tue 06:43:25 PM Tue 06:43:25 PM 29.9947 -93.3391 29 56 64 4,200 -357 Descending. Spokane police video captures emergency response to Michael Clements' crash. Louisiana authorities had identified the pilot earlier as Richard Don Clements and his instructor as Rock Palermo. The Tigers beat out No. They are using COVID as an excuse to be LAZY and not work. As a result of inadequate maintenance, the aircraft's No. Authorities first got a call around 5:47 p.m. Tuesday of a plane flying low, then disappearing, Cameron Parish Sheriff Don Johnson said Tuesday evening. Palermo was a local attorney at Veron, Bice, Palermo & Wilson and was a pilot with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office. As an. Also, the known aeronautical capabilities of one of the pilots, a CFI, who was well respected at the sheriff's office as their Chief Pilot do not point to pilot competence issues. Flight instructors consider Palermo a friend, mentor and best pilot they ever met. Two bodies were recovered from the wreckage. Don Clements will be having a visitation from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, and funeral at 3 p.m. Click here to see Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso and District Attorney Stephen Dwight speak about what it was like to know Rock Palermo. I hope the the NTSB will be able to determine a cause other than undetermined loss of control. If so, the wreckage would bear witness to that once the mud is removed. Certified flight instructors who own Plane Simple Flight School learned from Palermo. The weekend Friday AM Forecast: Wind Advisory this morning, clear and sunny this afternoon. In the N3RB accident, the tuber wrongly asserted that the pilot murdered a co-pilot.Unfortunately, those enthusiastic followers who ignore the tuber's established pattern of false claims and obvious click baiting don't care about defined NTSB/FAA roles or delegation.The biggest tell of the whole charade is exploitation of the accident victim's loved ones. Don Clements will be having a visitation from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, and funeral at 3 p.m. Click here to see Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso and District Attorney Stephen Dwight speak about what it was like to know Rock Palermo. Posted on 2/3/21 at 10:57 am to Lithium. On Feb. 2, 2021, an aircraft went down, killing both men on board, Rock Palermo and Don Clements. yeah these are the crashes that really bother me --the unknown cause ones .That's when I consider --should I really be flying planes ? He can then use it becoming "lost" to push the "NTSB is at fault for not being on site" canard. Perhaps, as a poster mentioned earlier, the trim could be stuck ("runaway") at a nose down attitude for the dive portion of this accident. That noted, my betting-bux is on 'something else' being 'the root cause' behind this puzzling crash. They were aboard a 1979 Cessna 182Q, of which Clements had recently become part owner of. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso spoke at a press conference on Wednesday morning. Watch the 2 Your Health report for Thursday, Watch the 2 Your Health report for Tuesday, Crawfish Tracker: Signs of life (and price drops). The demonizing of the NTSB over not traveling to this accident included the untruthful claim "I found the missing blade". NEW ORLEANS (AP) The pilot who died in a Feb. 2 plane crash in Louisiana had just bought a share in the aircraft, and the other man killed in the crash was his instructor, the National Transportation Safety Board reported Thursday. The wings had separated from the fuselage and were crushed aft to the rear wing spar. Port Allen Pelicans basketball team soaring toward fourth-straight state title, Sample duo leading Scotlandville into playoffs, For help accessing the WBRZ-TV Public File, contact: Joey Verrett at, LSU gymnastics club meet brings tourists to downtown Baton Rouge. LSU pitcher Paul Skenes LSU women's basketball beats Georgia 83-66 in SEC Tournament matchup. Killed in the crash. He stated that the private pilot completed the flight maneuvers well and he did not notice anything of concern. Nose down attitude would be even more likely that the pilots were fixated on full aft elevator. The bodies are believed to be. The initial impact crater extended about 15 ft deep and contained a majority of the airplane, to include the engine, propeller, fuselage, and empennage. 2:22. I need to wait for Dan (you? Mancuso apologized for his demeanor and outburst of emotion during the conference. BATON ROUGE - Friday, the LSU Tigers participated in the Podium Challenge, a gymnastics club meet featuring teams from California, Washington and George Washington Universities. You have permission to edit this article. It's their job to travel to accident sites to determine the cause. To day & Tonight : The Temperatures across the Friday PM Forecast: starting weekend cooler then trending warmer. Googled the N number to find the NTSB report and ended up here, Ive never seen this site before, Ive never commented here, So I appologise if my comment is not welcome. (KPLC) - Two bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of a plane that went down near Hackberry on Tuesday, Cameron Sheriff Don Johnson said. In a typical configuration, it has 178 seats . But it is accidents like this that really perplex me and keep me up at night. Both men considered Palermo a close friend and mentor--the one theyd want on hand in an emergency. But all the groundspeed points at the end are low. I watched all three episodes of Utube guy, and I still dont really know what his theory really was. Baton Rouge man arrested in Ascension horse theft; one adult, two minors Southern University AgCenter's Livestock Show celebrates its 80th anniversary, St. John's big inning hands Southeastern second straight loss, Coach Kim Mulkey talks LSU's record-tying season. The airplane departed from Southland Field Airport (UXL), Sulphur, Louisiana, about 1326 and terminated about 1436. Would not expect a mayday transmission during a rapidly developing problem.Simplest accident viewpoint is that the elevator stayed streamlined behind the horizontal stabilizer during the dive. Because of this, some have theorized that a propeller failure is to blame for this accident.Losing a blade in flight, with the 3-blade, constant speed propeller rotating at 2400-2500 rpm would likely cause a vibration so violent, it could easily render the pilots unconscious and/or damage the airframe/elevator so severely that the airplane would not be controllable.If only we could go through the maintenance records and see when the constant speed propeller was last serviced or overhauled.I'm sure the NTSB will figure it out, but we'll just have to wait. Cameron Parish and Calcasieu Parish authorities worked throughout the night investigating the crash, but are turning over the investigation to a Federal Aviation Administration crew out of Baton Rouge and a National Transportation Safety Board team out of Dallas. [3] Clements-Mann graduated from Texas Tech University in 1968 and received her medical degree from the University of Texas in 1972. The flight was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. One of his proudest moments was in 2016 when he presented his daughter, Mary Kathryn as the Princess Music of Lincoln Center. After initiating a turn to return to the airport, the aircraft eventually descended into, or attempted to ditch into, the ocean a mile offshore. Two bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of a plane that went down near Hackberry Tuesday, KPLC reports. The wreckage was recovered to a secure storage facility where an engine and airframe examination was completed under the supervision of a Federal Aviation Administration inspector. Palermo was also a local attorney at Veron, Bice, Palermo & Wilson. Carbon Monoxide poisoning possibly? His 25 pound mass half scale model Spacewalker is just six percent of half the mass of the 800 lb full scale Spacewalker. The Untold Story of Roberto Clemente's Plane Crash Litigation by John Racanelli January 7, 2014 The Fatal Crash Roberto Clemente was both a remarkable ballplayer and genuine folk hero. The last of ADS-B data from Flight Aware only shows the start of the incident. It is a risk that we accept as we enjoy the thrill of flying. The plane took off at 9 p.m. and the sounds of engine failure were heard as it went down the runway. Distance To/From what? Dockets reflect additional in-depth efforts made between initial examination and completion of the investigations.The nonsensical "flat disc effect" story is on par with the critic's untrue claim about finding the missing blade from this 182 or the untrue claim that the pilot of N3RB murdered a co-pilot. woman accused of using aunts debit card for 136 DoorDash orders held on preset $18 million bond, Juvenile injured after homemade pipe bomb detonated, police say. In 2012 Don completed a lifetime goal of traveling to Africa and climbing Mt. It gave a number of details about the circumstances of the flight but did not indicate what caused the crash. Investigating accidents and making cogent, helpful recommendations is the NTSB's job. Besides being a talented musician, Don loved to travel, hike, fish and hunt. BATON ROUGE, La. They consider him a mentor and the best pilot they knew. The airplane wing never stalled but remained at a high angle of attack just above stall. Louisianaauthoritieshad identified the pilot earlier as Richard Don Clements and his instructor as Rock Palermo. Bold criminal secretly relaunched massage parlor prostitution ring as he cut a Federal, local dollars at work clearing waterways in EBR. These are the ones that really concern me. The private pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. Id say he just wasnt able to retrieve from wherever it was. 4 LSU women's basketball Watch the 2 Your Health report for Friday, March 3, 2023. Rock Palermo and Don Clements were killed in the crash, Johnson said. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, and their children, Mary Kathryn and Will. Two bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of a plane that went down near Hackberry on Tuesday, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso announced Wednesday. Copyright 2021 KPLC. There was a problem saving your notification. According to a co-owner of the airplane, the private pilot had just bought a share of the accident airplane and was in the process of accumulating flight hours for complex and higherformance aircraft endorsements. In July of 1973, the National Transportation Safety Board ruled that Clemente's DC-7 was 4,200 pounds overweight, and that it had not been flown in over four months. 7 California, No. Paul Skenes fans a career high 13 in No. The family respectfully asks that visitors wear masks and practice social distancing, adhering to local regulations regarding COVID-19. Rock Palermo and Don Clements were killed in the crash, Johnson said. This is certainly one of the most mysterious 182 crashes in recent history. Richard Don Clements, 55, a well-respected financial planner and talented musician, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in an aviation accident. HACKBERRY, La. As noted earlier, The airplane reached about 4,500 ft above ground level (agl), as the airspeed decreased.and "recorded ADS-B data distance From: 4,325 feet @ 29.9898 -93.3416 To: Wreckage and Impact Information Latitude, Longitude: 30.009412,-93.330048 (est) has a Calculated Distance Straight line distance of only 1.28 miles"Apparent mechanical failure, or failure in the cabin.. "The crankshaft sheared aft of the propeller flange. NTSB releases report on deadly plane crash that killed Rock Palermo, Don Clements, Barbe High orchestra plays at Lake Charles Airport, Lake Charles residents concerned about cracked pavement. if I need to take the controls, I will take the controls, said Kerbow. A debris field that consisted of the wings and smaller airplane components extended about 40 yards from the crater. CG issue may be it. If they weren't stuck with tunnel vision grip on full aft yoke, they could have pushed forward and added power to get the tail plane flying again and regained control. Sept. 14, 2014 10:37 PM PT. 60K views, 69 likes, 95 loves, 363 comments, 164 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from KPLC 7 News: Calcasieu Sheriff holds news conference after deadly plane crash near Hackberry. This is the perfect weekend to get outdoors! A high-speed, vertical power dive could overspeed the prop, possibly causing something to let go. well the only thing to attempt if it disconnected is nose up elevator trim, if that is working, but if you are pointed straight down, that might not have enough time to work. On Wednesday, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancusos voice broke as he told reporters that one victim, Rock Palermo, was the departments pilot, attorney and friend. The Cessna 182 was destroyed when it crashed straight down onto an island northeast of Hackberry in Cameron Parish and sank 15 feet (4.6 meters) down into the soft soil, the NTSB preliminary. That's all!!!! The Boeing 737, which had flown from Dubai, skidded off the runway . I just watched Dan Gryder's part III video. Flight control cable continuity was established for all flight control surfaces through tensile overload separations in several locations. An ATP-rated CFI teaching another pilot, good weather, an aircraft known to be fairly reliable and having docile characteristics. Palermo was a local attorney at Veron, Bice, Palermo & Wilson and was a pilot with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office. Was the missing blade buried with the wreckage and not found.. or did the blade fail at 4500 feet and get thrown before the dive? BATON ROUGE - One week into Lent and the crawfish market is seeing one of its first significant drops of the season. CNN Five people who worked for an environmental response consulting firm were killed in a plane crash Wednesday in Little Rock, Arkansas, while on their way to a metal factory explosion site. The third blade was recovered at the crash site, just not by the "NTSB" Who ever recovered the airplane did not do a thorough enough job. Well I guess everything is possible until we know for sure: suicide, murder, kamikaze, paranormal activity, higher calling, medical, etc. Sheriff Ron Johnson told KPLC that the plane crashed on a small island between Hackberry and Big Lake, near Pete Seay Circle. He enjoyed every minute spent with them, from discussing politics and world travel with Rachel to attending Ryans baseball games to listening to Sarah play guitar and speak the Spanish language. Don was passionate about helping clients prepare financially for their best life possible. FAA training on proper inspection practices details a disconnected C182 "up" elevator control connection true life incident in this document:https://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/courses/content/37/561/ffp.htm. Joseph Rock Palermo, III, 55, passed away on February 2, 2021. They will update with funeral arrangements and honors at a future date. Rock touched many, many people and this is about as tough a loss as you can get for this office and this community, Mancuso said. Look it up. Records show that the day's first flight ended about 2:36 p.m. He may have not been able to retrieve it. Would like to ask for a line of discussion about the lack of a mayday call, which hasn't been previously discussed in this thread. THE FORECAST Either the pilots made no control input to the elevator or it was mechanically disconnected or impeded.There is a remote possibility that a thru-bolt vibrated out of a connection near the yoke and forward elevator bellcrank, having spun off it's castellated nut due to a omitted cotter pin.What source of vibration could suddenly finish shaking loose an unsecured control connection as they recovered from a practice stall? JohnsontoldKPLC-TV that the second occupant, Richard Don Clements, was believed to be a student of Palermos. In what way am I misinterpreting my observations?BTW, I'm a low-time private pilot who owned a C172 in the late'90s, and I've also logged about forty hours in a C182. It's easy to understand accidents that have a clear path of poor decisions. They introduced their family to the joys of diving. Probable causes are generally given in final reports, which can take a year or more. At the time of his death, Don was a partner in the Global Asset Management Group (Raymond James) in Lake Charles, LA. I am glad he is calling out the NTSB! When Don wasnt involved in hunting, fishing, and music, he was at home in his beautiful rose garden and vegetable garden, which he nurtured in order to bring fresh roses and vegetables on a regular basis to his beloved wife, Nancy. (AP) A pilot and a passenger in a small airplane were killed when the plane crashed in a rural area near North Platte in central Nebraska, officials said. Authorities first got a call around 5:47 p.m. Tuesday of a plane flying low, then disappearing, Cameron Parish Sheriff Don Johnson said Tuesday evening. If that happened, NTSB examination of the connection points in the elevator controls for lost fasteners will find one. He was in the back seat of the airplane the day before when the two accidents pilots were conducting a training flight. They were aboard a 1979 Cessna 182Q, of which Clements had recently become part owner of. I try to plot out the ADSB data listed above in my head, and that seems to be how they crashed. The airplane impacted soft ground on an island about 1.5 nautical miles northeast of Hackberry. 7 California, No. Paul Skenes fans a career high 13 in No. I had a nearly half-scale Spacewalker that weighed only 25 pounds. Rocks friends numbered in the thousands, and the family wishes it could acknowledge everyone who impacted Rocks life. I'm left wondering what lessons can I take away from this one to keep it from happening to me when I fly? Authorities first got a call around 5:47 p.m. Tuesday of a plane flying low, then disappearing, Johnsons said. The sales broker for the plane told investigators that on the day of the crash, the pilot reported completing a one-hour flight to meet insurance policy requirements. Something dramatic clearly went wrong here.