Fallen JC member, Benjamin Hill aka BDHill1979 - Page 4

CK · October 22nd, 2009, 00:03

Damn I always really liked Ben. RIP.

DPApilot · October 22nd, 2009, 00:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-cart

Maybe we as a collective group can pitch in and help defray some of the expenses that are sure to come to his family. Doug?

My heart aches for his family.

I would love to see this.

I never met Ben, but loved reading his posts.
It's funny, even though we never met, I still have that uneasy feeling as if he was a close friend.

RIP bud, may there be plenty of fishing and fresh pie up there!

Qgar · October 22nd, 2009, 00:06

What incredibly sad news..... RIP to his family and friends. JC lost a true gentleman.

ctab5060X · October 22nd, 2009, 00:09

A true loss to us here at JC and to the aviation world.

Always seemed like a really nice guy.

Tailwinds.

Swen · October 22nd, 2009, 00:11

May he rest in peace in the land of abundant PBR, apple pie and trout.

frog_flyer · October 22nd, 2009, 00:17

RIP man.

tlewis95 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:18

RIP

PGT · October 22nd, 2009, 00:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPApilot

I would love to see this.

I never met Ben, but loved reading his posts.
It's funny, even though we never met, I still have that uneasy feeling as if he was a close friend.

RIP bud, may there be plenty of fishing and fresh pie up there!

I agree with everything you said.

RIP Ben.

deek · October 22nd, 2009, 00:19

wow, that's the second guy I know to go down, but I didn't know him personally, feels odd none the less. Makes you appreciate the important things in life and forget all the pity stuff. RIP

Nick · October 22nd, 2009, 00:20

Well this is the first instance for me of someone that I 'knew' from aviation that died flying. I'd always hoped I'd not experience what all the more experienced aviators always write in regards to that, but for myself and many of us on this site, we can now unfortunately think of someone.

I recall meeting him very briefly at NJC '07 -- "hey, you're the one with the fishing pole in your mouth holdin' up the fish then, right?!" Nice guy.

That chat for a few minutes two years ago, and his posts on here, are the only way I knew him.

That said, though I'm certainly not the person to know how to do the sort of thing, should someone who does know how to arrange it, I'll be sure to contribute a little from my next paycheck to help out his family in such a tough time.

Quite an unfortunate event.

Blackhawk · October 22nd, 2009, 00:20

Sorry to hear it. I'll miss his insights and sense of humor on this board.
It's hard to tell just from some aerial pictures, but it really appears from them as if he did everything right. He made it to the road. There are skid marks, so it appears he had some forward speed. Left the gear up so the airplane did not flip. No post-crash fire but report of fuel spill so probably had fuel on board. Not all that much visible damage for a forced landing. Heck, from what I can see he did a good job and should have walked away. I'm befuddled. I've seen far worse crashes where the pilot(s) survived.

moxiepilot · October 22nd, 2009, 00:21

I hate this side of the coin. Ben will be missed in many places, including here. Support goes out to his surviving family members.

trafficinsight · October 22nd, 2009, 00:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by moxiepilot

I hate this side of the coin. Ben will be missed in many places, including here. Support goes out to his surviving family members.

Unbelievable highs and gut wrenching lows...

You said it.

Hckey2477 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:25

Very Sad News. R.I.P.

surreal1221 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:26

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Originally Posted by TheShortOne

It's confirmed by the Deseret News that it was Ben - bdhill1979. He leaves behind a wife and 2 little girls. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7...ane-crash.html

No fkn way.

FlyChicaga · October 22nd, 2009, 00:27

A very sad loss for our entire community.

MarkE · October 22nd, 2009, 00:28

Number1atNumber2 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:29

Damn!

Tim06 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:30

Rest In Peace Ben

surreal1221 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:31

Man, just unbelieveable.

Seeing that picture with his new born. . .makes my heart hurt and my brain want to explode.

RIP man, you'll be missed.

JordanD · October 22nd, 2009, 00:33

Damn... I'm in the same boat as a lot of people here in that I never met him, but it's still very sobering to know that we lost a member of the community we've got here.

wjmiller3 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:33

I also never met him in person, but I am sick to my stomach right now...

jskibo · October 22nd, 2009, 00:35

RIP

WacoFan · October 22nd, 2009, 00:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjmiller3

I also never met him in person, but I am sick to my stomach right now...

Aviation is wonderful, except on days like today when it is heartbreaking.

Part of what makes JC great is the bond we all feel to one another - even the ones we bicker with. The flip side to that coin is that there is a tangible sense of loss when something like this happens.

aloft · October 22nd, 2009, 00:38

Damn it. Damn it, damn it, damn it.

Ben was a good dude, no question. What a huge loss for his family, the SLC JC crew and the JC community at large; I can't remember another loss of an active forum member in the 8 years I've been on here. Anybody?

Being on CFI wages, I'm sure his wife and kids will be hurting financially, so the idea of putting together a fund would be a huge help to them.

SLC JC'ers, let's look at getting together for his funeral.

October 22nd, 2009, 00:03	#76
CK Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,687 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah Damn I always really liked Ben. RIP. __________________ My airliners.net pics Last edited by CK; October 22nd, 2009 at 00:17.

October 22nd, 2009, 00:06	#78
Qgar Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: fingers crossed..... Posts: 6,842	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah What incredibly sad news..... RIP to his family and friends. JC lost a true gentleman. __________________ Proud First Lady of the JC Mini-Conservative Movement Vice President, Director of Air Hostesses

October 22nd, 2009, 00:09	#79
ctab5060X Old Skool Join Date: May 2007 Location: Horn Lake, MS Posts: 2,481 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah A true loss to us here at JC and to the aviation world. Always seemed like a really nice guy. Tailwinds. __________________ VP, Aircraft Procurement

October 22nd, 2009, 00:11	#80
Swen Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,021	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah May he rest in peace in the land of abundant PBR, apple pie and trout. __________________ "Smith & Wesson - the original point and click interface"

October 22nd, 2009, 00:17	#81
frog_flyer Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KDLF Posts: 4,449	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah RIP man.

October 22nd, 2009, 00:18	#82
tlewis95 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Carbondale, IL Posts: 1,334	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah RIP __________________ CSEL/G - IR "It's not a hobby, it's a lifestyle"

October 22nd, 2009, 00:19	#84
deek Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 285	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah wow, that's the second guy I know to go down, but I didn't know him personally, feels odd none the less. Makes you appreciate the important things in life and forget all the pity stuff. RIP __________________ Remember, Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

October 22nd, 2009, 00:20	#85
Nick Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,042	Well this is the first instance for me of someone that I 'knew' from aviation that died flying. I'd always hoped I'd not experience what all the more experienced aviators always write in regards to that, but for myself and many of us on this site, we can now unfortunately think of someone. I recall meeting him very briefly at NJC '07 -- "hey, you're the one with the fishing pole in your mouth holdin' up the fish then, right?!" Nice guy. That chat for a few minutes two years ago, and his posts on here, are the only way I knew him. That said, though I'm certainly not the person to know how to do the sort of thing, should someone who does know how to arrange it, I'll be sure to contribute a little from my next paycheck to help out his family in such a tough time. Quite an unfortunate event. __________________ Even those who arrange and design shrubberies are under considerable economic stress in this period in history.

October 22nd, 2009, 00:20	#86
Blackhawk Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KELP Posts: 598	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah Sorry to hear it. I'll miss his insights and sense of humor on this board. It's hard to tell just from some aerial pictures, but it really appears from them as if he did everything right. He made it to the road. There are skid marks, so it appears he had some forward speed. Left the gear up so the airplane did not flip. No post-crash fire but report of fuel spill so probably had fuel on board. Not all that much visible damage for a forced landing. Heck, from what I can see he did a good job and should have walked away. I'm befuddled. I've seen far worse crashes where the pilot(s) survived. __________________ "No matter where you go, there you are." "Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die." samdawsoncfi.com

October 22nd, 2009, 00:21	#87
moxiepilot Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CFI / CFII in PA Posts: 4,054	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah I hate this side of the coin. Ben will be missed in many places, including here. Support goes out to his surviving family members. __________________ http://www.yinglingjewelry.com - help support a flight instructor Try? No, there is only do...or do not. There is no try.

October 22nd, 2009, 00:25	#89
Hckey2477 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sanford, FL Posts: 376	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah Very Sad News. R.I.P. __________________

October 22nd, 2009, 00:27	#91
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,539	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah A very sad loss for our entire community. __________________ i am matt's jetcareers signature

October 22nd, 2009, 00:28	#92
MarkE Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tarzana, CA (KVNY) Posts: 2,157	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah __________________ "I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."

October 22nd, 2009, 00:29	#93
Number1atNumber2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 1,235 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah Damn! __________________ Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength and move on - Henry Rollins CFI, CFII, ATP, Lear 25, 31, 35, 55. You're gonna flunk marriage if you can't pass the oral.

October 22nd, 2009, 00:30	#94
Tim06 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 492	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah Rest In Peace Ben __________________ Tim PP-ASEL

October 22nd, 2009, 00:31	#95
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Away from an Airport Posts: 14,070	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah Man, just unbelieveable. Seeing that picture with his new born. . .makes my heart hurt and my brain want to explode. RIP man, you'll be missed. __________________ DoD WxFcstr.AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2.Furloughed \| The TRoP \| ALPA \| APSA \| ACLU \| IVAW \| Acey 80\|

October 22nd, 2009, 00:33	#96
JordanD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: LUHLVUHL! (Louisville) Posts: 1,005	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah Damn... I'm in the same boat as a lot of people here in that I never met him, but it's still very sobering to know that we lost a member of the community we've got here. __________________

October 22nd, 2009, 00:33	#97
wjmiller3 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 548	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah I also never met him in person, but I am sick to my stomach right now...

October 22nd, 2009, 00:35	#98
jskibo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 150	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah RIP __________________ B-25 Waist Gunner

October 22nd, 2009, 00:38	#100
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: SL,UT Posts: 8,165	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah Damn it. Damn it, damn it, damn it. Ben was a good dude, no question. What a huge loss for his family, the SLC JC crew and the JC community at large; I can't remember another loss of an active forum member in the 8 years I've been on here. Anybody? Being on CFI wages, I'm sure his wife and kids will be hurting financially, so the idea of putting together a fund would be a huge help to them. SLC JC'ers, let's look at getting together for his funeral. __________________ ________\|________ -------(o)- ------° ° ° "You can totally say ass on here!" -- Doug Taylor

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