14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Sunday, June 15, 2014 in Florence, OR
Aircraft: GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA 5B, registration: N28718
Injuries: 2 Fatal.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators either traveled in support of this investigation or conducted a significant amount of investigative work without any travel, and used data obtained from various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On June 15, 2014, about 0945 Pacific daylight time, a Grumman American AA-5B, N28718, impacted the pacific ocean about 3 miles northwest of Florence Municipal Airport (6S2), Florence, Oregon. The private pilot and one passenger were fatally injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage throughout. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Marginal visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from 6S2 at about 0845.
Witnesses reported that they observed the airplane descend from the low clouds. After exiting the clouds, they heard an increase in engine power and the airplane started to level off. The airplane appeared to stall and start to spin before it impacted the water below.
The airplane components are being recovered from the water and moved to a secure location for further examination.
AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO THE WATER SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE, THE 2 PERSONS ON BOARD WERE FATALLY INJURED, NEAR FLORENCE, OR
FAA Portland FSDO-09: http://www.asias.faa.gov
Grumman American AA-5B Tiger, Richard S. Munger, N28718: http://registry.faa.gov/N28718
TUKWILA -- James Dressler remembers dropping his 15-year-old son off at school last Thursday vividly. It was the last time he saw Benjamin alive.
"Every time I left him, I told him, 'I love you son, I love you,'" recalled Dressler.
Benjamin Dressler and his 69-year-old grandfather Richard Munger died Sunday in a plane crash off the Oregon coast. Both shared a love of flying.
Thursday, James Dressler remembered his son as an independent thinker keen on learning about math and science. Benjamin loved outer space, Dressler said, and was very interested in physics.
Benjamin pursued those interests at Aviation High in Tukwila, where he was just about to finish the school year.
Thursday night, a large vigil was held on campus in Benjamin Dressler's honor.
James Dressler was there as well, amazed at the outpouring of support, and wishing his son had been able to fulfill his potential.
"What I think is most painful for me is realizing what didn't happen in Benjamin's life," said Dressler tearfully, "He didn't get to finish what he started."
Story and video: http://www.king5.com
Benjamin James Dressler
April 29, 1999 - June 15, 2014
Seattle, Washington
Benjamin died tragically in a small plane accident on Sunday, June 15, 2014, in Florence, Oregon. Born on April 29, 1999, Benjamin attended St. Bernadette Catholic School, Hazel Valley Elementary, Cedarhurst Elementary, Sylvester Middle School, and Raisbeck Aviation High School.
He touched many lives through his sense of humor, uplifting spirit, and love of life.
At his young age, he was an accomplished scholar who loved to learn. His favorite subjects were math, drama, science, and speech and debate. He enjoyed participating in physical activities such as karate and basketball. He was an avid fan of video games, movies, and chess.
He was an inspiration to his friends, fellow students, teachers, and family because of his leadership and talent in nearly everything he attempted. His spirit will live on in all of us, and he will be missed dearly.
Benjamin is survived by his mother, Lisa Dressler, father, James Dressler, sister, Hope Dressler, and grandparents, LaVonne Douville, Chet Hedden, and Jill Hardin.
Funeral Service
Friday, June 27
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Saint Bernadette Church
861 SW 126th St Seattle, WA 98146
Life Celebration
Friday, June 27
6:30 PM to 11:30 PM
The Hall at Fauntleroy
9131 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98136
Vigil
Thursday, June 19
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Raisbeck Aviation High School
9229 E. Marginal Way S. Tukwila, WA 98108
Read more and photo: http://www.tributes.com/obituary
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