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RIP Jon Karkow - Icon A5 accident

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May 09, 2017, 12:59 PM
aileron
RIP Jon Karkow - Icon A5 accident
I lost a good friend yesterday. Here is a picture of Jon from a few months ago when he visited us. I can't tell you how many friends I've lost over the last 40 years in aircraft accidents Frown

RIP Jon

https://www.avweb.com/avwebfla...-Crash-228966-1.html




May 09, 2017, 01:01 PM
RHINOWSO
That is horrible news, RIP.
May 09, 2017, 01:05 PM
nhtagmember
sad news

RIP


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May 09, 2017, 01:14 PM
arfmel
Condolences to their families and friends
May 09, 2017, 01:16 PM
h2oys
Condolences.
May 09, 2017, 01:17 PM
TMats
Very sorry about the death of your friend, Jon


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May 09, 2017, 01:17 PM
Yellow Jacket
Sorry to hear this. Condolences to the family and friends.


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May 09, 2017, 01:20 PM
Sig2340
Condolences.




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May 09, 2017, 01:31 PM
FlyingScot
Horrible loss of two skilled and talented folks. My condolences.




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May 09, 2017, 01:39 PM
old rugged cross
very sorry.



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May 09, 2017, 02:00 PM
deepocean
Condolences to you and to his family. I am sorry this happened to your friend. Frown
May 09, 2017, 02:11 PM
ontmark
Very sorry

Prayers sent for Family and Friends comfort and healing.


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May 09, 2017, 02:16 PM
k5blazer
Sorry to hear of your loss.
May 09, 2017, 02:17 PM
bigdeal
Been following the development of the A5 and will be very interested to know what happened in this crash. Please update this thread as more information emerges.

Condolences to both the pilot and co-pilot and their families.


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May 09, 2017, 09:42 PM
coloradohunter44
So sorry for your loss.


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May 09, 2017, 09:43 PM
pbramlett
I'm sorry for your loss.

Blue Skies and tailwinds to your friend.



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May 09, 2017, 09:59 PM
2012BOSS302
My condolences to you and the family. My dad is (was) a pilot and lost a lot of friends through the years. Considering some of their stories, I am surprised he made it to retire.



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May 10, 2017, 01:01 AM
sjtill
My condolences on the loss of your friend.
This is a terrible blow for Icon--their chief test pilot flying in local territory (Lake Berryessa).


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May 10, 2017, 05:57 AM
sourdough44
Very sorry to hear, well experienced for sure.

Just some tidbits I've seen mentioned, there was some 'box canyon' potential in the area depending on flight profile flown.

There was also mention of a cable across the water. If so that would come out early with evidence of a broken wire.

They seem very familiar with the area, so one could 'assume' they were aware of local hazards.

It seems like a plane often flown rather low, which puts you down there with potential contributors.

Condolences to family & friends.
May 10, 2017, 09:13 AM
aileron
I've heard a lot of conjecture from friends on the scene who are experienced in aircraft accident investigations, but nothing definitive yet. I sold one of my homebuilt experimentals to Jon a few years ago, as he was one of 2 or 3 people I trusted to maintain the EZ properly and fly safely - and not sue me if something happened.

He was as safe and procedure driven methodical pilot as I've ever met..and will be sorely missed by many in the aviation community.