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JoeC

03-06-2003, 01:17 AM

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

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. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

Steve

Tommy_Mathison

03-07-2003, 04:23 AM

im not quite familer with the crash,, hate to bring up the subject but anyone care to share any details? god bless you don... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

JoeC

03-07-2003, 02:43 PM

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.