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03-06-2003, 01:17 AM
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Sad day in Yenko history
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. 
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03-06-2003, 01:47 AM
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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/
 [/img]Steve
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03-07-2003, 04:23 AM
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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]
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Tommy Mathison
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#4
03-07-2003, 02:43 PM
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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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