tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post2733975856093821961..comments2024-03-26T09:35:29.969-04:00Comments on Kathryn's Report: Collision with Terrain (non-CFIT): Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N716RL; fatal accident occurred July 25, 2020 near Stinson Municipal Airport (KSSF), San Antonio, Bexar County, TexasUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-39224479859208612502023-07-07T16:32:06.640-04:002023-07-07T16:32:06.640-04:00Yep, deep survival, those who live, die and why. ...Yep, deep survival, those who live, die and why. Trust your gut instincts and be here now. Our brains rationalize away obvious red flags of pure trouble that our subconscious is trying to warn us about. Unfortunately, this is a skill usually developed after surviving near-death experiences, and then, only if you survive, reflecting upon what was wrong and why you didn't act on the bad Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-39402342824745973532022-10-23T17:49:46.084-04:002022-10-23T17:49:46.084-04:00330 hour CFI...? would never go near him. Pity asp...330 hour CFI...? would never go near him. Pity aspiring pilots don't know to ask those all important questions "how many hours do you have, and how extensive is your flying experience" ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-88359373367266222482022-10-21T00:28:26.013-04:002022-10-21T00:28:26.013-04:00Katarina Person telling people that her husband ha...Katarina Person telling people that her husband had engine trouble to save face. She was in on everything. "Rob"bing student's hard earned money. Hell, there is even Rob in his name. Now the world will see them for what they are. Rob is now a laughing stock. They both laughed when I asked them to return my money when I learnt that Robert was not authorized to train me. Shame shame Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-16429375179894258482022-10-21T00:18:46.379-04:002022-10-21T00:18:46.379-04:00I reported my concerns to the FAA 9 months before ...I reported my concerns to the FAA 9 months before this crash. Told them that Robert would kill somebody.I predicted this crash. Nobody took me seriously. Follow your gut people. The FAA never listened and surely didn't do enough. I left general aviation. Never again. This guy mixed water in the fuel to show me how it drains. I could have been dead. He bribed examiners too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-24452214024903259082022-10-13T23:10:45.114-04:002022-10-13T23:10:45.114-04:00I talked to Robert several times at stinson in my ...I talked to Robert several times at stinson in my daily duties. Lets just say that I wouldnt get near him in an airplane. Really sad for the other 2 passengers who didnt know any better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-6915179780061602462022-10-12T10:00:23.870-04:002022-10-12T10:00:23.870-04:00So … about 330 hours and already two investigation...So … about 330 hours and already two investigations/sanctions? This might be a record.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-3584944311350014332022-10-11T17:31:42.954-04:002022-10-11T17:31:42.954-04:00My god......how in the world was this guy flying a...My god......how in the world was this guy flying and operating a flight school? Where was the FAA? Everyone knew what this clown was doing and not doing.....and they told no one that would do anything. I'm sorry this POS was a Marine.....he certainly did not uphold the standards. A thief and a rule breaker. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-38957357650028849222022-10-11T04:36:44.146-04:002022-10-11T04:36:44.146-04:00Yes, he lingered seventeen days but didn't suf...Yes, he lingered seventeen days but didn't suffer because he would have been in a medically-induced coma. Unfortunately, no Karma here.FlyGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02648673049921652580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-79727368950785340912022-10-11T03:57:43.503-04:002022-10-11T03:57:43.503-04:00....two innocent passengers died.......two innocent passengers died...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-77268520663840032102022-10-10T22:37:45.258-04:002022-10-10T22:37:45.258-04:00as to our instincts, trusting your gut is trusting...as to our instincts, trusting your gut is trusting the collection of all your subconscious experiences. Absent of experiences, seek those who have the knowledge and experiences ..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-68635020183141682112022-10-10T17:01:19.260-04:002022-10-10T17:01:19.260-04:00I knew someone like this; Shoddy non rated mechani...I knew someone like this; Shoddy non rated mechanical work. Sitting in the right seat with a hangerover. He and he also died while flying as a CFI. Maybe I could have done more than just walking away from him. Regrets.Commshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00996979742897930999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-9921706244706225452022-10-10T12:18:51.082-04:002022-10-10T12:18:51.082-04:00and likely the rest of US footed most if not all o...and likely the rest of US footed most if not all of the medical care costs at Brooke Army burn center !! RIP ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-79117566199741243502022-10-10T08:52:43.759-04:002022-10-10T08:52:43.759-04:00I tell my non-GA friends to trust their instinct. ...I tell my non-GA friends to trust their instinct. I left a multi program in Florida after just two hours because I had a profound feeling that the operation was unsafe. That aircraft went down killing a student and an instructor two years later, and that was after another fatal in one of their singles.Kennethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16169913695764689966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-24498422021887519622022-10-10T07:57:37.094-04:002022-10-10T07:57:37.094-04:00Poor passengers. How do you know a good CFI from...Poor passengers. How do you know a good CFI from a bad one on the first conversation? I’m sure Perguson was the picture of confidence and salesmanship. <br /><br />Twenty years ago I met with a local CFI who talked a great game. But there was something about him and his teaching method which made me uneasy. I declined his free discovery flight. About four years later he and a student were Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-82453238523200976282022-10-10T01:42:41.617-04:002022-10-10T01:42:41.617-04:00The State of Texas has no more control over GA reg...The State of Texas has no more control over GA regulatory environment than any other state.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-83595262315817753462022-10-10T01:39:01.230-04:002022-10-10T01:39:01.230-04:00Perguson was in Brooke Army medical burn unit from...Perguson was in Brooke Army medical burn unit from about July 26 until his passing on August 11. 17 days. He paid for that disregard of FAA rules and basic GA things like w&b and not taking off downwind when questionable. That chain long predated the fatal accident.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-85736023493460576792022-10-09T19:50:14.977-04:002022-10-09T19:50:14.977-04:00I think most of us know at least one person in gen...I think most of us know at least one person in general aviation who fits this profile, if not several. Kennethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16169913695764689966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-53093628782321669722022-10-09T11:22:18.680-04:002022-10-09T11:22:18.680-04:00"Caveat emptor," translated as “let the ..."Caveat emptor," translated as “let the buyer beware.”<br /> The phrase describes the concept in contract law that places the burden of due diligence on the buyer of a good or service. <br />Texans seek, want and elected limited gov't oversight ... gretnabearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17532199082129778356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-14617970760551487782022-10-08T23:21:04.951-04:002022-10-08T23:21:04.951-04:00Absolute tragedy that this numbnuts was allowed to...Absolute tragedy that this numbnuts was allowed to still be flying and took the lives of two innocent people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-17184624895690624562022-10-08T23:19:36.085-04:002022-10-08T23:19:36.085-04:00The FAA's (government agency) sole purpose is ...The FAA's (government agency) sole purpose is to keep the skies safe. They failed miserably. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-19619972390696409142022-10-08T19:50:44.806-04:002022-10-08T19:50:44.806-04:00good riddance
good riddance<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-28294173104919177602022-10-08T11:31:44.283-04:002022-10-08T11:31:44.283-04:00FAA has a dual role mandated by Congress to both “...FAA has a dual role mandated by Congress to both “promote” aviation and “regulate” meaning enforce aviation rules. Boeing 737 Max 8 is good example of conflict FAA has.<br /><br />Right now the FAA refuses to enforce Part 135 On Demand Pilot Rest and Duty Time rules regarding On Call time being included in Duty Time .<br /><br />Part 135 charter pilots are required to be On-Call 24/7 instead of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-3121856984360964962022-10-08T02:08:15.475-04:002022-10-08T02:08:15.475-04:00The dude sounds like a real piece of crap. Glad h...The dude sounds like a real piece of crap. Glad he died.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-66402624563555874072021-07-22T02:41:27.173-04:002021-07-22T02:41:27.173-04:00He attempted to take off twice in bad weather befo...He attempted to take off twice in bad weather before trying a third time even though the aircraft was overweight. Careless, recklessness, and pilot error took two innocent lives. Also, him and his wife stole money from students - money we can never get back. Yes, I say "we" because I was a former student. Katerina, I would wish you the worst, but it looks like it already happened. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-46033861042356318382020-09-25T23:40:28.043-04:002020-09-25T23:40:28.043-04:00Allegedly, this was his third attempted takeoff wi...Allegedly, this was his third attempted takeoff with a tailwind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com