crash in the Rockies?

[kidmenot]

I am seeking information about a light airplane that crashed in the Rockies a week ago. plane originated from Springbank.

[Red Mud]

Check the CBC news archives for that period. I reemember seeing a news bit on a fellow who was flying his light aircraft across the country. As he hadn't any mountain flying experience he wisely went for a lesson before the solo attempt. His instructor took them into a box canyon where the impact took place, The instructor sadly perished and the student walked most of the way out. I presume that this is the accident you were referring to.

[CaptW5]

If you don't mind the usual mudslinging etc., you can read more about it on the AvCanada Forum at this thread:
http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/viewtopic.php?t=1656

[kidmenot]

thank u

Thank u all that responded. I found the info and Mitch Ford will be sadly missed. Condolences to Friends and Family. He was a Good Man.

[YYZ]

Firstly my condolences to the family and friends of Mitch Ford

Secondly, Captw5, you warned but I did not listen I have never read abuse like it on a forum that should be expressing sympathy or provoking debates about what happened and how to ensure it doesn’t again!

The moderators on that site are very forgiving & im grateful PPRuNe is more discerning when they decide if someone is stepping over the line.

YYZ

[hibypassratio]

My sympathies to Mr. Ford's family.

Avcanada has had to do a serious crack down in the past. It may be time for it again. Being a Canuck, I visit Avcanada more often, but the mud slinging can get very tiresome.

[YYZ]

Mud slinging is one thing but directed abuse is another

[Canadian Rotorhead]

Canadian aviation websites.

Avcanada is horrible, I just took a look. Don't waste your time there.

CDN-RH