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JoeC 03-06-2003 01:17 AM

Sad day in Yenko history
 
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Today is a sad day in Yenko history. It is the anniversary day of Don Yenko's fatal plane crash.
The following is a quote from Don's grave site plaque
"Oh I have slipped the surly bonds of earth and danced the skies on laughter silvered wings"
RIP Don. Wish you were around to see how many people enjoy your creations.

68l30 03-06-2003 01:47 AM

Re: Sad day in Yenko history
 
Thanks for the post...It makes me ponder what could have been if he was around today.Let's keep the torch burning for the next generations. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif[/img]

Steve

Tommy_Mathison 03-07-2003 04:23 AM

Re: Sad day in Yenko history
 
im not quite familer with the crash,, hate to bring up the subject but anyone care to share any details? god bless you don... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

JoeC 03-07-2003 02:43 PM

Re: Sad day in Yenko history
 
I have the full report but not with me. From what I remember they think it was a wind shear problem. Don came in for a normal looking landing on a clear day but the plane made a sharp turn, went off the runway and down a 300 foot ravine then hit a tree. Don and 3 friends were killed on impact.


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