Socata TBM-700, N425KJ, Trustey Management Corporation: Fatal accident occurred July 29, 2015 at Timmerman Airport (KMWC), Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The National Transportation Safety Board traveled to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses
Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Daher; Pompano Beach, Florida
Pratt & Whitney Canada; Bridgeport, West Virginia

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Trustey Management Corporation: http://registry.faa.gov/N425KJ

NTSB Identification: CEN15FA328

14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation

Accident occurred Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in Milwaukee, WI
Aircraft: SOCATA TBM 700, registration: N425KJ
Injuries: 2 Fatal.

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.

HISTORY OF FLIGHT

On July 29, 2015, about 1810 central daylight time, a Socata TBM 700 single-engine turboprop airplane, N425KJ, collided with terrain following a loss of control during a go-around at Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (MWC), Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The airline transport pilot and his passenger were fatally injured, and the airplane was destroyed. The airplane was registered to Trustey Management Corporation and was operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 on an instrument flight rules flight plan. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight that departed Beverly Municipal Airport (BVY), Beverly, Massachusetts, at 1552 eastern daylight time with a destination of MWC.

According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control (ATC) data, the flight was cleared for a visual approach to runway 33R at MWC. At 1808:12, while on a 2.5-mile final approach, the pilot asked the tower controller for the current wind conditions. At 1808:18, the tower controller told the pilot that the prevailing wind was from 230° at 10 knots. At 1808:21, the pilot replied, "Three zero one zero, thanks, or two three zero?" At 1808:24, the tower controller responded, "Two three, two thirty."

In a postaccident interview, the tower controller reported that he established visual contact with the airplane when it was on a 3-mile final approach to runway 33R. The tower controller stated that the airplane's landing gear appeared to be extended during final approach and that the airplane landed within the runway's touchdown zone. The tower controller further stated that, although the airplane made a normal landing, he heard a squealing noise that continued longer than what he believed was typical.

According to ATC transmissions, at 1809:56, shortly after the airplane had touched down, the pilot transmitted, "go-around." The tower controller acknowledged the go-around and cleared the pilot to enter a left traffic pattern. The tower controller stated that he heard the engine speed accelerate while the airplane maintained a level attitude over the runway until it passed midfield. He then saw the airplane pitch up and enter a climbing left turn. The tower controller stated that the airplane appeared to "stall" during the turn before it descended into terrain in a left-wing-down attitude.

Another witness reported that he saw the airplane, with its landing gear extended, in a steep left turn before it descended toward the ground. He stated that the airplane maintained the steep left bank throughout the final descent and estimated that the airplane's final descent path was about 45° below a level flight attitude. The witness reported that, shortly after he lost sight of the airplane, he heard it impact terrain and saw a large explosion.

PERSONNEL INFORMATION

According to FAA records, the 53-year-old pilot held an airline transport pilot certificate with single-engine land, multi-engine land, and instrument airplane ratings. The airplane single-engine land rating was limited to commercial privileges. The pilot was type-rated for the Bombardier Challenger 300 and Embraer Phenom 300. His most recent FAA third-class medical certificate was issued on June 13, 2014, with no restrictions or limitations. On the application for his current medical certificate, the pilot reported having accumulated 1,594 total hours of flight experience, of which 112 hours were flown within the previous 6 months.

The pilot's flight history was established using his logbook. The final logbook entry was dated July 20, 2015, at which time he had accumulated 1,875.1 hours total flight time. The pilot had logged 1,656.5 hours as pilot-in-command, 1,363 hours in single-engine airplanes, and 512.1 hours in multi-engine airplanes. He had flown 268.1 hours during the year before the accident, 152.7 hours during the 6 months before the accident, 64.4 hours during the 90 days before the accident, and 16.2 hours during the month before the accident. Based on available information, the 3.3-hour accident flight was the only flight flown within 24 hours of the accident. The pilot had accumulated 721.1 hours in the accident airplane make/model. His last flight review and instrument proficiency check were completed in the accident airplane on November 16, 2014.

AIRCRAFT INFORMATION

The airplane was a 2009 Socata TBM 700, serial number 518. The low-wing airplane was of conventional aluminum construction and was equipped with a retractable tricycle landing gear and a pressurized cabin that was configured to seat six individuals. The airplane was powered by an 850 shaft-horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D turbo-propeller engine, serial number PCE-RV0179, through a 4-blade, constant speed, full-feathering, Hartzell model HC-E4N-3/E9083SK propeller assembly. The airplane was approved for operations in instrument meteorological conditions and in known icing conditions. The airplane had a maximum allowable takeoff weight of 7,394 pounds. On December 2, 2009, the airplane was issued a standard airworthiness certificate and a registration number when it was imported into the United States after manufacture in France. The current airplane owner, Trustey Management Corporation, purchased the airplane on December 16, 2009.

According to maintenance records, the airplane had been maintained under the provisions of an approved manufacturer inspection program. The most recent phase inspection was completed on December 29, 2014, at 656.7 hours total airframe time. The recording hour meter was destroyed during the postimpact fire, which precluded a determination of the airplane's total service time at the time of the accident. A postaccident review of the available maintenance records found no history of unresolved airworthiness issues.

The airplane had two fuel tanks, one located in each wing, and a total fuel capacity of 301 gallons (292 gallons usable). According to available fueling information, the fuel tanks were topped-off before the accident flight.

METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION

At 1745, the MWC automated surface observing system reported: wind 270° at 14 knots, a clear sky, 10 miles surface visibility; temperature 29°C; dew point 6°C; and an altimeter setting of 29.93 inches of mercury.

According to air traffic control communications, at 1808:12, the pilot asked the tower controller for the current wind conditions while on final approach to runway 33R. The tower controller replied that the prevailing wind was from 230° at 10 knots.

COMMUNICATIONS

A review of available air traffic control information indicated that the accident flight received normal services and handling. Transcripts of the voice communications recorded between the accident pilot and the tower controller are included in the docket materials associated with the investigation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (MWC), a public airport located about 5 miles northwest of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was owned and operated by Milwaukee County. The airport field elevation was 745 ft msl. The airport was served by two asphalt runways, runway 15L/33R (4,103 ft by 75 ft) and runway 4L/22R (3,201 ft by 75 ft). Runway 4L/22R was closed for maintenance at the time of the accident. The airport also had two turf runways, runway 15R/33L (3,231 ft by 270 ft) and runway 4R/22L (2,839 ft by 270 ft). The airport was equipped with an air traffic control tower that was operational at the time of the accident.

WRECKAGE AND IMPACT INFORMATION

A postaccident examination of runway 33R revealed numerous slash marks consistent with propeller blades striking the asphalt runway surface. The first propeller strike was identified about 1,384 ft from the runway 33R threshold, or about 215 ft past the runway's touchdown zone. There were 22 propeller strike marks identified over a distance of about 25 feet 7 inches. The propeller strike marks were located slightly right of the runway centerline. There were also numerous small asphalt pieces found adjacent to the slash markings.

The main wreckage was in an open field located on the west side of the airport property. The initial impact was identified by a small ground depression that contained pieces of red lens material that were consistent with the left wing navigational light. A large area of burnt ground and vegetation preceded the main wreckage. The wreckage debris path was oriented on a 180° heading and measured about 141 ft. The propeller, nose landing gear, right flap, and left aileron were located along the wreckage debris path.

The main wreckage consisted of the fuselage, empennage, both wings, and the engine. The main wreckage was oriented on a north heading. A majority of the fuselage, including the cockpit, cabin, and the left wing were consumed by the postimpact fire. The cockpit Garmin G1000 avionic components, including the nonvolatile memory cards, were destroyed by the postimpact fire. Flight control continuity could not be established due to impact and fire damage; however, all observed separations were consistent with overstress or were consumed during the postimpact fire.

The landing gear selector switch was found in the "DOWN" position. Measurements of the landing gear actuators were consistent with all three landing gear being fully extended at the time of impact. Examination of the nose wheel tire and right main tire did not reveal any flat spots. The right main and nose wheel assemblies rotated freely, and no anomalies were noted with the right brake components. A majority of the left main tire was consumed during the postimpact fire. The fuselage skid plates, installed on the lower wing spar carry-through structure, did not exhibit any evidence of being scraped. The lower VHF antenna had separated from the fuselage and was located along the wreckage debris path. The lower VHF antenna did not exhibit any evidence of being scraped. The trailing edge of the right flap and the corresponding flap track fairings did not exhibit any evidence of being scraped. The left flap was partially consumed during the postimpact fire. Measurements of the flap actuator jack screws established that the flaps were extended to 34°, which was consistent with a normal landing flap configuration.

The propeller assembly and the forward section of the reduction gearbox had separated from the engine and were found along the wreckage debris path. All four propeller blades remained attached to the hub assembly and exhibited S-shaped bends, tip curls, chordwise scratching, and leading edge damage. The fractured propeller shaft exhibited features consistent with torsional overload. The engine exhaust exhibited evidence of torsional bending associated with impact. The downstream face of the compressor turbine disc and blades exhibited rotational scoring from contact with the adjacent static components. The upstream face of the compressor turbine disc and blades were unremarkable. The first-stage power turbine vane and baffle exhibited rub marks on both sides from contact with the power turbine and compressor turbine discs and blades. The first-stage power turbine disc and blades exhibited rotational scoring on the upstream face. Examination of the engine oil filter and magnetic chip detectors did not reveal any significant particulate contamination. The observed damage to the propeller and engine components were consistent with the engine operating at a medium to high power output at the time of final impact.

MEDICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, performed an autopsy on the pilot. The cause of death was attributed to thermal injuries and the inhalation of combustion products during the postaccident fire. The autopsy report also noted multiple blunt-force injuries. The FAA's Bioaeronautical Sciences Research Laboratory located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, performed toxicology tests on specimens obtained during the autopsy. The test results included 23% carbon monoxide and 1.3 ug/ml cyanide detected in blood. There was no ethanol detected in vitreous. Ibuprofen was detected in urine. Ibuprofen, sold under multiple brand names, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic drug.

ADDITIONAL DATA/INFORMATION

According to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Safety Alert No. SA-019, Prevent Aerodynamic Stalls at Low Altitude, many aerodynamic stalls occur in visual meteorological conditions when a pilot becomes momentarily distracted from the primary task of flying, such as while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, during an emergency, or when fixating on ground objects. The safety alert further states that reducing angle-of-attack by lowering the airplane's nose at the first indication of a stall is the most important immediate response for stall avoidance and stall recovery.

NTSB Identification: CEN15FA328
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in Milwaukee, WI
Aircraft: SOCATA TBM 700, registration: N425KJ
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 July 29, 2015, about 1810 central daylight time, a Socata model TBM 700 single-engine turboprop airplane, N425KJ, was destroyed during a postimpact fire after it collided with terrain following a loss of control during an aborted landing at Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (MWC), Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The airline transport pilot and his passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was registered to Trustey Management Corporation and was operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 while on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight that departed Beverly Municipal Airport (BVY), Beverly, Massachusetts, at 1552 eastern daylight time.

According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control (ATC) data, the flight had been cleared for a visual approach to runway 33R (4,103 feet by 75 feet, asphalt). At 1808:12 (hhmm:ss), while on a 2.5 mile final approach, the pilot asked the tower controller for the current wind conditions. At 1808:18, the tower controller told the pilot that the prevailing wind was from 230 degrees at 10 knots. At 1808:21, the pilot replied "Three zero one zero, thanks, or two three zero?" At 1808:24, the tower controller stated "Two three, two thirty."

In a postaccident interview, the tower controller reported that he established visual contact with the accident airplane when it was on a 3 mile final approach to runway 33R. The tower controller stated that the airplane's landing gear appeared to be extended during final approach and that the airplane landed within the runway's marked touchdown zone. The tower controller stated that the airplane did not appear to bounce upon landing; however, he heard a squealing noise that was longer in duration than typical. Shortly after the landing the pilot transmitted "Go-Around." (According to an ATC audio recording, the pilot transmitted "Go-Around" at 1809:56) The tower controller stated that he acknowledged the aborted landing and cleared the pilot to enter a left traffic pattern. The tower controller stated that he heard the engine speed accelerate and observed the airplane maintain a level attitude over the runway until it passed the taxiway charley intersection. He then observed the airplane pitch-up and enter a climbing left turn. The tower controller stated that the airplane appeared to "stall" during the climbing left turn and subsequently descended into terrain while in a left wing low attitude.

A postaccident examination of the runway revealed numerous slash marks that were consistent with propeller blades striking the asphalt surface. The first propeller strike was identified about 1,384 feet from the runway 33R threshold. There were 22 propeller strike marks identified over a distance of about 25 feet 7 inches. The propeller strike marks were located slightly to the right of the runway centerline. There were numerous small asphalt pieces found adjacent to the slash markings.

The main wreckage was located in an open field located on the west side of the airport property. The initial impact was identified by a small ground depression that contained pieces of red lens material that were consistent with the left wing navigational light. A large area of burnt ground and vegetation preceded the main wreckage. The wreckage debris path was oriented on a 180-degree heading and measured about 141 feet long. The propeller, nose landing gear, right flap, and left aileron were located along the wreckage debris path. The main wreckage consisted of the fuselage, empennage, both wings, and the engine. The main wreckage was oriented on a north heading. A majority of the fuselage, including the cockpit and cabin, and the left wing were consumed by the postimpact fire. The cockpit Garmin G1000 avionic components, including the nonvolatile memory cards, were destroyed by the postimpact fire. Flight control continuity could not be established due to impact and fire damage; however, all observed separations were consistent with overstress or were consumed during the postimpact fire. The landing gear selector switch was found in the GEAR DOWN position. Measurements of the landing gear actuators were consistent with all three landing gear being fully extended at the time of impact. Examination of the nose wheel tire and right main tire did not reveal any flat spots. The right main and nose wheel assemblies rotated freely and no anomalies were noted with the right brake components. A majority of the left main tire had been consumed during the postimpact fire. The four fuselage skid plates, installed on the lower wing spar carry-through structure, did not exhibit any evidence of scraping damage. The lower VHF antenna had separated from the fuselage and was located along the wreckage debris path. The lower VHF antenna did not exhibit any evidence of scraping damage. The trailing edge of the right flap and the corresponding flap track fairings did not exhibit any evidence of scraping damage. The left flap was partially consumed during the postimpact fire. Measurements of the flap actuator jack screws were consistent with the flaps in the landing configuration (34-degrees).

The propeller assembly and the forward section of the reduction gearbox had separated from the engine and were found along the wreckage debris path. All four propeller blades remained attached to the hub assembly and exhibited S-shape bends, tip curls, chordwise scratching, and leading edge damage. The fractured propeller shaft exhibited features consistent with torsional overload. The engine exhaust exhibited evidence of torsional bending associated with impact. The downstream face of the compressor turbine disc and blades exhibited rotational scoring from contact with the adjacent static components. The upstream face of the compressor turbine disc and blades were unremarkable. The first-stage power turbine vane and baffle exhibited rub marks on both sides from contact with the power turbine and compressor turbine discs and blades. The first-stage power turbine disc and blades exhibited rotational scoring on the upstream face. Examination of the engine oil filter and magnetic chip detectors did not reveal any significant particulate contamination. The observed damage to the propeller and engine components were consistent with the engine operating at a medium-to-high power output at the time of impact.

FAA Flight Standards District Office:  FAA Milwaukee FSDO-13

Any witnesses should email witness@ntsb.gov, and any friends and family who want to contact investigators about the accident should email assistance@ntsb.gov .


Thousands gathered yesterday to mourn the loss of a Wenham father and his daughter who were killed last week in a fiery plane crash outside Milwaukee.

Kris Trustey, the wife of Joseph Trustey and mother of Anna Trustey, told friends and family gathered for the funeral at Gordon College that there are two options for dealing with such intense grief.

“We can avoid, or we can embrace,” Kris Trustey said. “We can choose to avoid all that reminds us of the person we lost, never going again to that restaurant because it was his favorite, stopping a longstanding tradition because it is too painful. Or we can embrace.

“I found embracing much easier than avoiding,” she said, “and I hope that you, if you are able, embrace Joe and Anna in your grief.”

Joseph Trustey, a 53-year-old investment executive in Boston and former U.S. Army captain, was flying his 18-year-old daughter Anna to visit Marquette College in Milwaukee when the plane he was piloting crashed at Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport.

The deaths of Joseph and Anna came less than a year after the family had lost their son and brother Andrew Joseph “AJ” Trustey to epilepsy.

Friends of the family, including former Gov. Mitt Romney and Charlie Weis, ex-offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, reached out with words of support. Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley sent his condolences through Father Gerard Petringa, the episcopal vicar for the North Region of the Boston Archdiocese.

Funeral attendees yesterday quickly filled the 1,800-seat chapel at Gordon College, and hundreds more observed the Mass from the grass outside or in two overflow rooms on campus.

The Rev. Paul Kollman told the family that the crowds gathered would do anything to lessen the pain they are feeling. “The burden of grief falls heavy and deep,” he said.”

Caroline Trustey, Anna’s older sister, remembered how her father and sister shared a special connection through the games they played with each other and their memorable personalities.

“Anna and my dad are always in cahoots with one another. They are the personalities of our family, the two who people naturally gravitate towards. … I cannot think of a better duo to be together on their last day.”

Source: http://www.bostonherald.com

Joseph and Anna Trustey, together on the day of her school prom in April, were killed in a plane crash Wednesday, July 29.

French aviation authorities released a report last year documenting a number of crashes involving the same make and model as the airplane that crashed last week in Milwaukee, killing a Wenham businessman and his 18-year-old daughter.

The BEA, the French agency responsible for airplane safety investigations, did not conclude that the Socata TBM 700, a powerful single-engine turboprop that has been manufactured in France since the late 1980s, was unsafe.

But the agency documented 36 accidents involving the aircraft between 1990 and 2010, including six crashes in which the airplane lost control while banking to the left during landing.

The pilot in those accidents had been flying the TBM 700 manually, with the autopilot disengaged. In many of the crashes, the pilot was also completing a long flight after an exhausting day at work, suggesting that fatigue might have been a factor.

As a result, French officials recommended that pilots receive additional training to help them fly the TBM 700 at low speeds while landing, and to make them aware of the dangers of flying after a long day at work.

American investigators have not said what caused last Wednesday’s crash of a TBM 700, which killed Joseph F. Trustey, a top executive at the Boston private equity firm Summit Partners, and his daughter, Anna, who was preparing to visit Marquette University in Milwaukee.

Trustey’s airplane had been descending toward Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport, when he called air traffic control and was given clearance to land, according to an audio recording of the communication obtained by the Globe.

When the plane was less than half a mile from the airport, Trustey called back asking the direction of the wind, according to the recording. Trustey then told the control tower he was taking a “go-around,” indicating he did not feel comfortable landing and would circle once more before touching down. He did not say why.

The next voice on the recording was an air traffic control worker requesting helicopter assistance and saying, “I’ve got a crash on the airfield.”

The deaths of Joseph and Anna Trustey have touched off an outpouring of grief among the family’s friends as well as from prominent figures in local business and philanthropic circles where Joseph Trustey was well known. A funeral Mass for both father and daughter will be said Wednesday at Gordon College in Wenham.

The National Transportation Safety Board has said a preliminary report on the accident is expected later this week.

Trustey, 53, was an experienced pilot with no record of accidents, incidents, or violations, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. He was initially certified to fly in February 2006, and was authorized to fly commercially. He kept a Bombardier Challenger 300 business jet and the Socata TBM 700 at Beverly Municipal Airport.

Socata officials could not be reached for comment Monday.

There are more than 550 TBM 700s in use around the world, and the report by the French aviation agency said the number of accidents compared to the number of flying hours has dropped markedly since 1996.

Designed for private pilots, the airplanes have as much power as a small twin-engine jet, according to the report. That means pilots who train on a Cessna with a 150-horsepower engine must learn how to handle the TBM’s 700-horsepower engine, said Joe Birkinbine, a certified Socata instructor in Steamboat Springs, Colo.

“It’s not known as an unsafe aircraft, by any means,” said Birkinbine, who has logged more than 1,000 hours at the controls of a TBM 700. “It is known as high-performance, single-engine turbo prop. That means it has high horsepower; it has some complicated aircraft systems. It does require special training to be insurance qualified.”

Birkinbine said pilots must use caution to avoid stalling while flying slowly in a TBM 700, just as they would in any airplane. “Go-arounds are a common flight maneuver,” he said, “and when you do execute a go-around in the TBM, you have to be careful with slow, steady application of power, back to a climb power setting.”

Andrew Knott, executive director of the TBM Owners and Pilots Association, said he did not know of any specific problems with the TBM-700 and was waiting for the NTSB to shed more light on the cause of last week’s crash.

“The TBM is a relatively straightforward aircraft to fly,” Knott said. “It doesn’t have any particular bad habits close to the ground, and I’m frankly at a loss to understand what happened in this particular case.”

Source:  http://latestworldwidenews.org

Obituary for Anna Trustey 

Anna Kathleen Trustey, 18, of Wenham, Massachusetts passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015, in an accident that also claimed the life of her father. Born in Beverly, Massachusetts on April 25, 1997, on her parents’ tenth wedding anniversary, Anna was the beloved daughter of Joseph and Kristine Anderson Trustey and cherished sister of A.J. (deceased), Caroline, and Claire. 

Anna attended Hamilton-Wenham public schools and graduated from Shore Country Day School in 2012. She attended Brooks School where she was a rising senior. Anna was an accomplished student-athlete and played varsity soccer and lacrosse throughout her years at Brooks. In addition to her successes on the playing field, Anna was held in the highest regard among her classmates and teachers at Brooks. She was captain of both the soccer and lacrosse teams, and had recently been elected Prefect by the entire student body and faculty at Brooks. Prefect is the school’s highest student leadership position and a recognition of Anna's accomplishments and impact on her community. Anna treasured time spent with her family. Together they enjoyed trips to many interesting destinations worldwide, summers on Lake Winnipesaukee, and winters skiing in Park City, Utah. In addition to these adventures, Anna loved time at home with her family. She could turn a quiet evening into a comedy showcase with her funny impressions, singing, dancing and humor. Anna was loved by her many friends and lit up a room with her radiant smile. Her quick wit entertained all who knew her and her kind spirit will be dearly missed.

Along with her mother and sisters, Anna is survived by her loving grandfather, Joseph Trustey of Glastonbury, CT; her aunts and uncles, Anne Marie (Trustey) and Kurt Guggenberger of North Andover, MA; Jeannie (Trustey) and Kevin Sullivan of Andover, MA; Kevin and Nancy Anderson of Chesterton, IN; Keith Anderson of South Bend, IN; and Jeanne (Anderson) and Bill Bruner of Muncie, IN. Anna leaves behind many cousins whom she loved dearly. She was also the granddaughter of the late Richard and Joann Anderson of Chesterton, IN, and Carol Trustey of Glastonbury, CT.

A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 am at the AJ Gordon Memorial Chapel at Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Rd., (Exit 17 off Rte. 128) in Wenham, MA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday beginning at 3pm and concluding with a prayer service at 8:00 pm at the Shore Country Day School, 545 Cabot St., Beverly, MA. Burial will be private. Arrangements by the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Anna’s memory to the Anna Trustey Memorial Fund, Brooks School, 1160 Great Pond Road, North Andover, MA 01845.

Read more:  http://www.campbellfuneral.com

Obituary for Joseph Trustey 

Joseph Francis Trustey, 53, of Wenham, Massachusetts passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015, in an accident that also claimed the life of his daughter. Joe was the beloved husband of Kristine Anderson Trustey and the very proud father of A.J. (deceased), Caroline, Anna (deceased) and Claire. The son of Joseph Trustey and the late Carol (Bodell) Trustey, Joe was born July 10, 1962 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and raised in Glastonbury, CT. He attended the University of Notre Dame where he received a BS in Chemical Engineering and went on to earn an MBA from the Harvard Business School where he was a Baker Scholar. 

Joe was a Managing Director and the Chief Operating Officer at Summit Partners at the time of his death. He joined Summit in 1992 and was instrumental in both defining and executing the firm’s strategy and culture. Over the course of his career, Joe led investments in more than 25 companies. Prior to working at Summit he worked as a consultant for Bain & Co. and served as a Captain in the U.S. Army. 

Above all else, Joe adored spending time with his family - whether boating on Lake Winnipesaukee, skiing in Utah, traveling the world, or simply exchanging good-natured tweets with his children. Joe also loved all things Notre Dame. He traveled to South Bend each fall to attend almost every home football game and was actively involved at the school, serving on the Notre Dame Engineering Advisory Council, the Undergraduate Advisory Council and the Wall Street Leadership Committee. Joe was deeply committed to Notre Dame’s mission of service. He and his wife established the Trustey Family Scholars Program and the Trustey Family STEM fellowships to provide educational opportunities to students at Notre Dame - the school from which he had benefited so much. 

Always the lover of a good practical joke, Joe relished the challenge of amusing and entertaining his many friends. He had a sterling intellect, a quick wit, a genuine warmth and a complete lack of pretense - all characteristics that allowed Joe to establish fast and lifelong friendships. He had a unique ability to engage with people. From the man on the street to the seasoned CEO, he connected with everyone on a personal level. 

Having served in the military, Joe had a deep respect for those that served this country. He was an avid pilot and used that skill to transport wounded veterans through the Wounded Veterans Airlift Command, and ill children and their families through the Angel Flight Network. Joe was an accomplished athlete completing six marathons. He completed countless triathlons, with the pinnacle being the 2000 Ironman in Lake Placid. He was a determined bicyclist and was instrumental in growing Team Daisy’s participation each year in the Pan Mass Challenge. Joe was also very active in his community and served as a member and leader on numerous boards including Citi Performing Arts Center, Shore Country Day School, Brooks School, St. John’s Preparatory School, Essex County Community Foundation, Hannah & Friends and Father Flanagan’s Fund. 

Along with his wife, Kris, and children, Caroline and Claire, Joe is survived by his loving father Joseph Trustey of Glastonbury, CT; sister Anne Marie Guggenberger and her husband Kurt of North Andover, MA; sister Jeannie Sullivan and her husband Kevin of Andover, MA; brothers in law Kevin Anderson and his wife Nancy of Chesterton, IN; brother-in-law Keith Anderson of South Bend, IN; sister-in-law Jeanne Bruner and her husband Bill of Muncie, IN; and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 am at the AJ Gordon Memorial Chapel at Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Rd., (Exit 17 off Rte. 128) in Wenham, MA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday beginning at 3pm and concluding with a prayer service at 8:00 pm at the Shore Country Day School, 545 Cabot St., Beverly, MA. Burial will be private. Arrangements by the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Joe’s memory to the A.J. Trustey Epilepsy Research Fund, c/o Virginia Fuller, Brigham & Woman’s Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115.

Read more:  http://www.campbellfuneral.com

Joseph Trustey and his daughter Anna

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The prestigious Beverly school where investment executive Joseph F. Trustey was formerly board president and his teenage daughter Anna was a 2013 honors graduate will host a candlelight vigil in their memory tonight at 7, Shore Country Day School announced this afternoon.

Joseph “Joe” Trustey, 53, of Wenham, chief operating officer of Summit Partners in the South End, and his daughter Anna, 18, who would have been a senior at the Brooks School in North Andover this fall, died last night when their private plane crashed at Milwaukee’s Timmerman Field airport.

Tonight’s gathering will take place in the Cabot Street school’s Inspiration Garden and all are welcome to light a candle and write personal messages to be shared with their family.

Head of School Larry Griffin wrote in an email to the Shore Country community, “The tragic accident that took the lives of Joe and Anna ‘13 is a shocking and profound loss for our school and for the region.”

Joseph Trustey was taking Anna to Marquette University, where the school confirmed father and daughter were scheduled to take a campus tour today.

In a statement released to the Herald, the university said, “Our hearts go out to the Trustey family during this time of overwhelming tragedy. Anna Trustey and her father, Joseph, had plans to visit Marquette University today. We are so sorry for the family’s loss and our thoughts and prayers are with them.”

Just last month a doctor and his wife from Tennessee, as well as the daughter they were bringing to Massachusetts for a visit to Northeastern University, perished when their small plane crashed into a house in Plainville.

The Trusteys flew out of Beverly Airport yesterday. Steve Malloy, a line-service technician, said he had seen Joseph Trustey about a half-dozen times in the past two months.

“He flew out weekly, usually a couple of trips per week,” Malloy said. “He was a good guy, more concerned with how you were doing before what was going on for business. He was very personable. Everyone liked him.”

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board were expected to arrive at the crash site today.

Bay State notables from former Gov. Mitt Romney to Charlie Weis, ex-offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, are sharing their shock and grief for a family that was still coming to grips with the sudden death last October of Joseph Trustey’s only son, 22-year-old Andrew.

Romney, who worked with Joseph Trustey at Bain & Co., said, “With Joe Trustey’s sudden and tragic death, I’ve lost a good and loyal friend. Massachusetts and the nation have lost a man of uncommon intellect and capacity, a man who demonstrated that wisdom is the basis of enduring leadership. He helped build numerous companies and guided others to success that they would never have known without his commitment.

“Many, many people owe a large measure of their employment and opportunities to Joe,” Romney said in a statement. “Beyond his business acumen was his success as a father, husband and friend. His life of exuberance, discovery and service to others will be greatly missed.”

Joseph Trustey and his wife Kristine were supporters of Hannah and Friends, the Indiana-based nonprofit organization created by Weis and his wife Maura to provide housing and other opportunities for special needs children and adults.

“So unbelievably sad today, there are no words,” Maura Ravenhurst Weis said in an email to the Herald. “Our hearts go out to Kris and her daughters. Joe was a great friend to both us, but especially of Charlie’s.”

The Trusteys’ family requested privacy.

Martin J. Mannion, Summit Partners’ managing director and chief investment officer, said Joseph Trustey “was uniquely distinguished in so many ways: as a partner, a leader and a friend. He was a wonderful husband and father who also cared deeply for those with whom he worked both inside and outside the firm. He touched everybody he met with his intellect, his sterling character and his engaging sense of humor. We cannot express how much we will miss his presence in our lives.”

In addition to her mother, Anna Trustey is survived by her sisters Caroline and Claire.

In a letter to parents and alumni this morning, John R. Packard, head of the Brooks School, where Joseph Trustey was board president and Anna played lacrosse, called the tragedy “excruciating.”

“I am sorry to be writing with terribly sad news. Last night, Brooks School trustee Joe Trustey and his daughter Anna ‘16 were killed in a plane crash. Joe was a pillar of support to everyone in his life, and certainly to Brooks School. I cannot overstate what his support has meant to me. Anna was beloved by all who were fortunate enough to know her. She was good to the core. To lose them both is excruciating,” Packard wrote.

“In the coming days, I will have more to say about Joe, Anna and what they meant to Brooks School. For now, I wanted you to be aware that we have opened the Chapel for current students, alumni, parents, and faculty who want to come to campus to be among friends.”

Joseph Trustey was a certified pilot, according to Federal Aviation Administration records. The FAA aircraft registry states his company, Trustey Management, owns a fixed-wing, single-engine 2009 SOCATA TBM 700. Malloy said Trustey also kept a jet at Beverly Airport.

Joseph Trustey was also a former captain in the U.S. Army, held a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and was a Baker Scholar at Harvard Business School, his corporate biography states.

Prior to joining Summit Partners, he was a consultant with Bain & Co.

The Rev. Michael Lawlor of the Church of Saint Paul of Hamilton and Wenham, where the Trustey family are parishioners, told the Herald that Joseph and his widow Kristine “are terrific people, and in our community, wonderful parents to their children.

“Joe’s and Anna’s sudden passing yesterday in a plane accidents leaves their family with a deep loss and profound sadness,” he said. “Our parish community family and friends join our grief with theirs as we entrust our prayers to the God of all consolation, who ultimately brings us his peace and healing through sorrowful events as these.”

The Rev. Lawlor said the Trusteys “were always very, very helpful to me and the church. We’re very saddened.”

Fran McLaughlin, spokeswoman for the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, said the department was securing the crash scene until NTSB personnel arrived.

Source: http://www.bostonherald.com

Longtime Summit Partners investor Joe Trustey has passed away.

Joe Trustey, a managing director and chief operating officer of Summit Partners, was killed last night when his single-engine plane crashed at Milwaukee’s Timmerman Airport. Also killed was one of Trustey’s daughters, Anna, who is believed to be the plane’s only other occupant.

Trustey originally joined the Boston-based private equity firm in 1992, and focused on investments in the growth products and services sector. He had been serving on the boards of such portfolio companies as Central Security Group, Grand Design RV, Parts Town, QuietStream Financial, Vivint and Vivint Solar.

Before Summit, Trustey worked as a consultant with Bain & Co. and served as a Captain in the U.S. Army. He received an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a BS in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

Trustey is survived by his wife Kristine, and daughters Caroline and Claire. His son, A.J., passed away in late 2014.

Summit Partners has not yet issued a formal statement, nor have the victims been identified by transportation authorities, but dozens of comments of condolence have been posted on social media accounts of Trustey family members. The plane was registered to Trustey Management Corp.

Update:  Summit Partners has issued the following statement:

It is with immense sadness that Summit Partners announces that our beloved friend and colleague, Joseph F. Trustey, and his daughter, Anna were involved in a plane crash on Wednesday evening. Joe and Anna were traveling to the Midwest for a college visit tour, and tragically, neither survived the accident.

Joe joined Summit Partners full-time in 1992 and was an invaluable asset to the firm and a respected leader in the growth equity industry more broadly.

Summit’s Marty Mannion said: “Joe was uniquely distinguished in so many ways: as a partner, a leader and a friend. He was a wonderful husband and father who also cared deeply for those with whom he worked both inside and outside the firm. He touched everybody he met with his intellect, his sterling character and his engaging sense of humor. We cannot express how much we will miss his presence in our lives.”

We appreciate the outpouring of support, comfort and prayers that are being offered by all those who knew and loved Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Trustey family, and we are focused on supporting them during this challenging time.

Source: http://fortune.com


Two people were killed when a small plane plummeted to the ground and burst into flames outside Milwaukee's Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport Wednesday evening.
Emergency responders received initial calls of a crash on the Wisconsin city's northwest side just after 6 p.m. Witnesses reported seeing a single-engine plane engulfed in flames.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner was placed on standby soon after as firefighters and police crews worked to put out the blazing aircraft and clear the intense clouds of black smoke that blanketed the scene. The medical examiner then confirmed two fatalities.

Officials said the fatal crash unraveled as the flight was approaching the airport about five miles north of downtown Milwaukee, although the flight’s manifests do not indicate Timmerman Airport was the intended destination.

Audio tapes released late Wednesday from a website monitoring air traffic interaction revealed the pilot had communication with the control tower right before landing, but it is still unknown what ultimately sent the plane crashing down.

In the tapes the male pilot can be heard announcing the plane is approaching Runway 33 before being cleared to land.

A chopper pilot from NBC Chicago’s affiliate station in Wisconsin reports the plane was doing what they call a “go around,” which signals to the control tower that an approach or landing is not working out.

It was near a residential area by Appleton Avenue – just blocks from the airport located in the 9300 block of the same street – where the plane took an untimely turn and plummeted to the ground.

While weather had been clear in the area, there had been previous reports of high winds.

In the same tapes someone aboard the plane on the air traffic control frequency can be heard asking for a wind check just moments before the devastating crash.

By the end of the night Wednesday the only evidence left of the deadly accident that could be seen was a portion of the plane’s tail and an area of charred grass.

Both autopsies for the two killed are scheduled for Thursday, officials said.

The Federal Aviation Administration is working with the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the crash.

Source: http://www.nbcchicago.com

MILWAUKEE — Two people are dead after a small passenger plane crashed at Timmerman Airport on the city’s northwest side on Wednesday evening, July 29th.The initial call for first responders came in at 6:11 p.m. 

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigation what caused the crash.

FOX6 News spoke with a family who’s home butts up right to the edge of the airport and saw everything. For folks living just feet away from the wreckage, this is a sight they will never forget.

Kenneth Gipp heard a noise just after 6 p.m. and looked out his brother’s window to discover a shocking sight.

“Like a loud engine noise. I saw the aircraft leaning real hard to the right, it looked like the wing hit the ground first,” said Gipp.

Gipp saw the nose of the plane crashing into the ground.

“There were just a line of flames going from where it hit up to the plane,” said Gipp.

For other witnesses, there are prayers for whoever was on board.

“I don’t think anyone survived,” said Gipp.

A spokeswoman for the FAA says the FAA and the NTSB are gathering information about this crash and continue to investigate.

Source:  http://fox6now.com

Two people were killed Wednesday evening when a small private plane crashed at Timmerman Airport on Milwaukee's northwest side, officials said.

The crash was reported shortly after 6 p.m., and the two people killed were the only people on board, according to a news release from Brian Dranzik, director of the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation.

No one on the ground was injured, and the crash will be investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board, according to the release. The Federal Aviation Administration also will investigate the accident.

The aircraft became engulfed in flames after the crash, said Fran McLaughlin, spokeswoman for the Milwaukee County sheriff's office.

Flight manifests do not indicate Timmerman as the planned landing field for the aircraft, McLaughlin said.

The pilot of the plane had radioed in for a "go around," which signals that an approach or landing is not working out, according to a report from WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee.
 
Source:  http://www.jsonline.com