One killed, one injured in plane crash in Alva
The Beachcraft Bonanza aircraft (just purchased by Washburn) was approaching the north side of the airport when the cowl hatch opened.
Cory Washburn, 39, was piloting the aircraft at the time the cowl hatch opened; however, the pilot instructor, 61-year-old David Thomas Chael quickly took over, officials said.
The landing gear deployed and the front wheel struck power lines.
November 5, 2017
ALVA, Okla. (AP) —
Authorities in northwestern Oklahoma say a 61-year-old flight instructor is dead following the crash of a single-engine aircraft in Woods County.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the crash occurred about 5:30 p.m. Saturday as the aircraft was approaching the Alva Municipal Airport. Troopers say a preliminary investigation indicates the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure during descent and that its landing gear struck some power lines. Authorities say the small aircraft struck some trees, plummeted to the ground and burst into flames.
Officials say the instructor, David Chael of Enid, was pronounced dead at the scene. A flight school student, 39-year-old Cory Washburn of Alva, was transported to a local hospital with undetermined injuries.The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the fatal crash.
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ALVA, Okla. - We are learning new information about the deadly private plane crash in Alva.
On Saturday, around 5:30 p.m., a private plane crashed in Alva, Oklahoma.
Officials said the Beachcraft Bonanza aircraft was approaching the north side of the airport when the cowl hatch opened.
Cory Washburn, 39, was piloting the aircraft at the time the cowl hatch opened; however, the pilot instructor, 61-year-old David Thomas Chael quickly took over, officials said.
The landing gear deployed and the front wheel struck power lines.
Officials say the aircraft then rolled over and came to a rest on its top.
Authorities say Chael and Washburn were exiting the plane when the aircraft exploded.
Chael was pronounced dead at the scene from massive injuries.
Washburn was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
Officials say Washburn suffered burns over 80-percent of his body.
According to the Alva Review-Courier, Washburn had purchased the Beachcraft Bonanza last week.
He needed 15 hours of dual instruction before he could fly alone. ========================
Loved ones remember man killed in Alva plane crash
Flight instructor worked with Enid church, Phillips University Legacy Foundation. God could not save him, despite his good deeds!
ENID, Okla. —
Dave Chael died over the weekend in a fiery plane crash in Alva.
Chael, 61, was a husband, father, pilot and friend who was loved by many.
“From all aspects, we know Dave was one of the best pilots there ever was,” Don Bryant said.
Chael was teaching Cory Washburn to fly when their plane crashed Saturday evening on Share Drive in Alva. The flight instructor died at the scene and Washburn survived.
“It’s been quite a shock,” Bryant said. “She just thought he was going out there to help someone learn to fly and then, of course, you get that phone call.”
Bryant is the interim pastor for Central Christian Church in Enid, where he said Chael was a very active member. Chael also was active with the Phillips University Legacy Foundation.
“Dave was the perfect mentor for our scholarship recipients,” said Kelly Coker, executive director of the Phillips University Legacy Foundation. “He was so insightful. He was always fun.”
“I know God’s got a lot of projects for you, and you’re at it right now,” friend Darrell Herndon said.
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Plane Crash In Alva Leaves One Dead
November 05, 2017
By Jessi Mitchell, News 9
ALVA, Oklahoma -
Alva Police confirm a private plane has crashed north of the Share Medical Center, near Northwestern Oklahoma State University Ranger Field.
State troopers tell us a flight school student, 39-year-old Cory Washburn of Alva, and an instructor, 61-year-old David Chael of Enid,, were inbound to the Alva Municipal Airport when the small plane crashed around 5:30 this evening. Washburn suffered critical injuries and was rushed to the hospital. Chael was pronounced dead at the scene.
A witness described the plane as a ball of fire when it went down. Troopers tell us preliminary reports indicate a mechanical failure during the descent. The initial report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol stated "(b)oth occupants were exiting the plane when it exploded."
“It's unclear what caused the malfunction with the aircraft,” said Trooper Justin Barney, "but the landing gear had been deployed and struck some power lines, causing it to go into some trees and then make contact with the ground.”
Another witness said the plane was flying low over the university football field just north of the crash site, then she saw smoke billowing up from behind a tree line. She says that smoke was flowing into Share Medical Center next to the crash site. The hospital had to evacuate some patients because power was knocked out but has since been restored.
Many of the homes in this neighborhood also lost power. Full power is expected to be restored around midnight.
Troopers are still notifying the victims’ next of kin so they have not yet released their names but say the student was taking private lessons from the pilot who was killed.
Date: 04-NOV-2017
Time: 17:27 LT
Type:
Beechcraft Bonanza V35B
Owner/operator: Dan Howard AIircraft Sales LLC
Registration: N777PH
C/n / msn: D-9544
Fatalities: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities: 0
Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location: Alva Regional Airport (KAVK), Alva, OK -
United States of America Phase: Landing
Nature: Training
Departure airport: Cherokee Muni (4O5)
Destination airport: Alva Rgn’l (KAVK)
Narrative:
The aircraft impacted powerlines and terrain while on short final to Runway 17 at Alva Regional Airport (KAVK), Alva, Oklahoma. The airplane was partially consumed by the post-impact fire and one of the two pilots onboard was fatally injured, the other one received critical injuries.
Sources:
http://www.news9.com/story/36765263/helicopter-crashes-in-alva
http://www.koco.com/article/officers-responding-to-helicopter-crash-in-alva/13302241
http://www.tulsaworld.com/homepagelatest/one-person-killed-another-critically-injured-in-northwest-oklahoma-plane/article_6745b548-4999-54d8-b0c4-c74d271b7a88.html
http://www.alvareviewcourier.com/story/2017/11/05/local/alva-man-critically-injured-in-fatal-plane-crash/23790.html
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http://eaa455.tripod.com/dave_chael.htm
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