Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/13
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Hi
That's very sad news indeed :(
I enjoy his monthly columns and photos in Outdoor Photographer a
lot.....
Didn't manage to catch him when he came down to Singapore the other
time.....now there wouldn't be any chance :(
David
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From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Ted Bayer
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 1:36 PM
To: LUG
Subject: [Leica] Galen Rowell dead in plane crash
I received this sad news from a friend this evening:
It is with sadness that I report that confirmation has been received by
Kurt Wedburg, local mountaineer, of the death of Galen and Barbara
Rowell.
"The Aero Commander they were in crashed this morning while on final
approach to Bishop Airport. "One wing dipped down uncharacteristically.
The plane crashed hard on the ground. All four passengers were killed
instantly. The wreckage is mostly small pieces. The plane was being
flown by Tom Reed who started the Life Flight service here in Bishop and
has been a pilot for over 30 years. ...NTSB investigating ...mechanical
failure..."
There is no report on the identity of the other passenger(s).
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The crash occurred earlier today about one mile from the Bishop, CA
airport.
Ted
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