Fallen JC member, Benjamin Hill aka BDHill1979 - Page 5

jtrain609 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:39

When ya'll find out when the funeral is, call us.

frog_flyer · October 22nd, 2009, 00:39

I wish news entities would proofread their stuff before they post it.

In one article it says "According to rescue officials, the Hill was flying a Cessna 210 and was landing"

The hill.

Another it says "Benjamin Hill, 30, was on.." then later " The 32-year-old pilot leaves behind a wife and two children."

Proofread your crap. Especially on a story like this.

Never met the guy, but this really hits home. RIP my brother.

SRA_kbad · October 22nd, 2009, 00:40

RIP JC Brother!!!

mpenguin1 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:41

It is truly sad to lose a member of our close knit community.

If anybody hears of a way that we can make a donation to the family, please post it on this website...

wjmiller3 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpenguin1

It is truly sad to lose a member of our close knit community.

If anybody hears of a way that we can make a donation to the family, please post it on this website...

Me too on the donation. If somebody puts a fund together let us know.

surreal1221 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:43

Surreal and Family will be in for $100.

Just let us know when/how/where.

WacoFan · October 22nd, 2009, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpenguin1

It is truly sad to lose a member of our close knit community.

If anybody hears of a way that we can make a donation to the family, please post it on this website...

Lot's of people would like to give. In most cases of a young father that passes, the community will set up a trust fund at a local bank that can accept wires and donations. This would be the easiest and most secure way to donate. I would ask the SLC group to watch the papers or news (sometimes it is included in the story) about something like this and let us know.

wjmiller3 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by surreal1221

Surreal and Family will be in for $100.

Just let us know when/how/where.

Same here, wish I could give more...

SpiraMirabilis · October 22nd, 2009, 00:46

R.I.P.

I just went through and read all of his recent posts.

SRA_kbad · October 22nd, 2009, 00:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyboy75

Dude I hope you fish you butt off in heaven. Tipping a PBR in your honor sir. R.I.P. Ben.
Shane

Yeah That. Next round of shots in Ben's honor!

teetee · October 22nd, 2009, 00:49

I will watch the news to see if a fund is set up. If not I can contact them and see if they know if a fund has been set up. Since he was a CFI at UVU, they may start a fund as well. I will post anything I find!

N826AW · October 22nd, 2009, 00:51

http://www.fox13now.com/news/kstu-pl...tory?track=rss

Interviews with some folks at UVU that knew Ben.

jtrain609 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:51

We've got some people working on the data right now. We should know more soon for where to donate.

wjmiller3 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:53

I don't know the ropes when it comes to stuff like this, but it would be nice if we could start a JC fund and give to the family to show our support. For someone that knows more about this than me, would that be a possibility?

mattp1803 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:53

This is unbelievable!!! I'm so sorry to hear this news. Ben is the first pilot I've personally known to have passed... Though I never met him in person, I have conversed with him via PM in the past, and even bought an electronic E6-B from him when I first started my training. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family right now...

*edit* second person I've known to die in aviation now that I think of it... wow, just wow.

fly22 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:53

Noooooooooooooo!!!

Ben was my buddy!!!!! We went fishing, flew a ton together, had good talks, lunch. Freak the list goes on. I am so so so so sad to hear this. Jtrain told me and my heart just hurts soooo bad for his wife and two kids. I have 20 hours in that plane and almost bought it a few months ago. It was pampered and taken care of. It just came out of an annual and as per Ben's conversation I had with him last week it had injector problems. Their mechanis is one of the best in the state and knows that plane inside and out. I am working on contacting his employer but with no luck. If I find anything out as far as contact info I will relay it pronto.

The N number was N6869R owned by Six Nine Romeo LLC.

Doug Taylor · October 22nd, 2009, 00:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpenguin1

It is truly sad to lose a member of our close knit community.

If anybody hears of a way that we can make a donation to the family, please post it on this website...

This is certainly something I need to look at. I'll try and troll the internet and see if the family has anything set up. If they don't, I'll get something going.

I met Ben in Las Vegas quite a while ago, back before we started ramping up the meet and greets and larger NJC events in order to get everyone together.

He was certainly a gentleman that I found to be wise beyond his years, quick with a smile and helped me realize that if there are people like him in our online community, I had to find a way to reach out and meet more.... then get those people together to collaborate and help others on our site.

I liked Ben a lot and both Kristie and I were really looking forward to seeing him this week in Las Vegas before he emailed and said he was a little under the weather and couldn't make it.

In the first two minutes of sharing a beer with him years ago, I knew he was the real deal.

If you guys get any additional information, let me know and we'll all get together and coordinate something for Ben's family.

rd757 · October 22nd, 2009, 00:56

RIP Ben. Even though I never met you, it still doesn't feel good. A PBR will be definitely be tipped for you. I'll never forget your insightful, yet humorous posts, and usually circling around to PBR somehow.

RIP.

Ryan

darrenf · October 22nd, 2009, 01:02

Nothing I can add that hasn't been said already. We are all a little better off for having known him, and he will be greatly missed here. RIP Ben.

jtrain609 · October 22nd, 2009, 01:06

I've gotta admit, this is kinda nonsensical unless you knew Ben.

But as soon as I heard about this, the first thing I thought was, "Jesus, what would Ben do...he'd get a beer."

Here's to you, Ben.

loubetti · October 22nd, 2009, 01:08

Most sad to hear this, and deepest condolences to his family and friends.

The TV news report I watched from the link some post above was most considerate of the circumstances. So close he came.

As one who flies a 210... What can I say?

God speed and blue skies.

LoadMasterC141 · October 22nd, 2009, 01:09

I met Ben at NJC 2007. Just a great giving man. He has always been a great quality contributor to discussions here as well.

Horrible horrible news.
I'm in to donate as well.

RIP fellow JC friend.

ryanmickG · October 22nd, 2009, 01:10

Sucks!

Heavy heart for his wife and children!

Bringing out the good scotch for a drink in his honor.

Maximillian_Jenius · October 22nd, 2009, 01:11

I met Ben also at NJC07, I was still interested in being a pilot. Ben talked to me at length and told me about the then UVSC program.

He told me about the program and how much easier/and financially better it is to attend the program in state vs. online.

He would check in with me via PM from time to time to inquire about my possible training venues.

RIP Ben Hill!

splash · October 22nd, 2009, 01:13

This is very shocking news! It sucks. I clearly remember one thread here on C-210's as I reached out to the masses here about my accident in a C-210. I can't stand a C-210 much much greater now! OMG!

Ben, you and your family is in my thoughts.

October 22nd, 2009, 00:39	#101
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 15,547	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah When ya'll find out when the funeral is, call us. __________________ N6869R, on another radio, contact clearance for new airways...

October 22nd, 2009, 00:39	#102
frog_flyer Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KDLF Posts: 4,449	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 I wish news entities would proofread their stuff before they post it. In one article it says "According to rescue officials, the Hill was flying a Cessna 210 and was landing" The hill. Another it says "Benjamin Hill, 30, was on.." then later " The 32-year-old pilot leaves behind a wife and two children." Proofread your crap. Especially on a story like this. Never met the guy, but this really hits home. RIP my brother.

October 22nd, 2009, 00:40	#103
SRA_kbad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Only a 2 1/5 Hour Drive From ROA Posts: 895	Re: Plane Crash in Provo, Utah RIP JC Brother!!! __________________ "The Coconut Banger's Ball... Its A Rap"

October 22nd, 2009, 00:41	#104
mpenguin1 Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 11,849 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 It is truly sad to lose a member of our close knit community. If anybody hears of a way that we can make a donation to the family, please post it on this website... __________________ Please donate to the Benjamin Hill Memorial Fund http://forums.jetcareers.com/general...rial-fund.html

October 22nd, 2009, 00:43	#106
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Away from an Airport Posts: 14,069	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 Surreal and Family will be in for $100. Just let us know when/how/where. __________________ DoD WxFcstr.AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2.Furloughed \| The TRoP \| ALPA \| APSA \| ACLU \| IVAW \| Acey 80\|

October 22nd, 2009, 00:46	#109
SpiraMirabilis Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,344 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 R.I.P. I just went through and read all of his recent posts. __________________ Yet Another Freight Puppy*

October 22nd, 2009, 00:49	#111
teetee Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midvale Posts: 1,044	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 I will watch the news to see if a fund is set up. If not I can contact them and see if they know if a fund has been set up. Since he was a CFI at UVU, they may start a fund as well. I will post anything I find! __________________ www.flyinghawkers.com/tauns

October 22nd, 2009, 00:51	#112
N826AW Old Skool Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 3,282	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 http://www.fox13now.com/news/kstu-pl...tory?track=rss Interviews with some folks at UVU that knew Ben. __________________ Progress cannot be stopped. Progress is beautiful.

October 22nd, 2009, 00:51	#113
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 15,547	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 We've got some people working on the data right now. We should know more soon for where to donate. __________________ N6869R, on another radio, contact clearance for new airways...

October 22nd, 2009, 00:53	#114
wjmiller3 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 548	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 I don't know the ropes when it comes to stuff like this, but it would be nice if we could start a JC fund and give to the family to show our support. For someone that knows more about this than me, would that be a possibility?

October 22nd, 2009, 00:53	#115
mattp1803 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Union, Kentucky (CVG area) Posts: 1,036	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 This is unbelievable!!! I'm so sorry to hear this news. Ben is the first pilot I've personally known to have passed... Though I never met him in person, I have conversed with him via PM in the past, and even bought an electronic E6-B from him when I first started my training. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family right now... edit second person I've known to die in aviation now that I think of it... wow, just wow. __________________ Proud member of the JetCareers Mini-Conservative Movement Last edited by mattp1803; October 22nd, 2009 at 01:14.

October 22nd, 2009, 00:53	#116
fly22 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UT, SLC Posts: 2,411	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 Noooooooooooooo!!! Ben was my buddy!!!!! We went fishing, flew a ton together, had good talks, lunch. Freak the list goes on. I am so so so so sad to hear this. Jtrain told me and my heart just hurts soooo bad for his wife and two kids. I have 20 hours in that plane and almost bought it a few months ago. It was pampered and taken care of. It just came out of an annual and as per Ben's conversation I had with him last week it had injector problems. Their mechanis is one of the best in the state and knows that plane inside and out. I am working on contacting his employer but with no luck. If I find anything out as far as contact info I will relay it pronto. The N number was N6869R owned by Six Nine Romeo LLC. __________________ Democrats- think you're too stupid to make your own financial decisions. Republicans- think you're too stupid to make your own personal decisions.

October 22nd, 2009, 00:56	#118
rd757 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Yankee India Papa Posts: 1,043	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 RIP Ben. Even though I never met you, it still doesn't feel good. A PBR will be definitely be tipped for you. I'll never forget your insightful, yet humorous posts, and usually circling around to PBR somehow. RIP. Ryan __________________ *Ryan*

October 22nd, 2009, 01:02	#119
darrenf Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 7,358	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 Nothing I can add that hasn't been said already. We are all a little better off for having known him, and he will be greatly missed here. RIP Ben. __________________ RIP Miss you Ben

October 22nd, 2009, 01:06	#120
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 15,547	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 I've gotta admit, this is kinda nonsensical unless you knew Ben. But as soon as I heard about this, the first thing I thought was, "Jesus, what would Ben do...he'd get a beer." Here's to you, Ben. __________________ N6869R, on another radio, contact clearance for new airways...

October 22nd, 2009, 01:08	#121
loubetti Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ / CDW (Caldwell) Posts: 113	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 Most sad to hear this, and deepest condolences to his family and friends. The TV news report I watched from the link some post above was most considerate of the circumstances. So close he came. As one who flies a 210... What can I say? God speed and blue skies. __________________ Regards, Lou Betti http://www.villaamalfi.com/N5276C/index.htm

October 22nd, 2009, 01:09	#122
LoadMasterC141 Old Skool Join Date: May 2006 Location: Live in Arlington, TX - From Ithaca, NY - Wish I was on an island in Fiji Posts: 2,404	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 I met Ben at NJC 2007. Just a great giving man. He has always been a great quality contributor to discussions here as well. Horrible horrible news. I'm in to donate as well. RIP fellow JC friend. __________________ AMEL, ASEL, IFR Gold Seal Instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI, IGI 1310TT 620ME (135 mins! I can haz job now?) Ex- USAF C141B Crewmember Ex- Cube Monkey Getting paid to fly! (little stuff)

October 22nd, 2009, 01:10	#123
ryanmickG Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 2,792	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 Sucks! Heavy heart for his wife and children! Bringing out the good scotch for a drink in his honor.

October 22nd, 2009, 01:11	#124
Maximillian_Jenius Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: KPHX, KFFZ, KIWA Posts: 21,092	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 I met Ben also at NJC07, I was still interested in being a pilot. Ben talked to me at length and told me about the then UVSC program. He told me about the program and how much easier/and financially better it is to attend the program in state vs. online. He would check in with me via PM from time to time to inquire about my possible training venues. RIP Ben Hill! __________________ Rear Admiral www.gayviator.com Maximillian Pegasus

October 22nd, 2009, 01:13	#125
splash Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 798	Re: Fallen JC member, BDHill1979 This is very shocking news! It sucks. I clearly remember one thread here on C-210's as I reached out to the masses here about my accident in a C-210. I can't stand a C-210 much much greater now! OMG! Ben, you and your family is in my thoughts. __________________ I'd rather call it twice prop instead of multi engine.

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