Pilot Jon S. Thocker dies after small plane crash near Culpeper Regional Airport
The cause of the crash is unknown.
Author: Erin Roby
October 12, 2018
BRANDY STATION, VA -- The pilot of a small plane has died after a private plane crash near the Culpeper Regional Airport on Friday night.
Sky9 was over the scene around 9:15 p.m. where a small plane could be seen surrounded by emergency vehicles.
The pilot's identity has not been released at this time. The cause of the crash is unknown.
The Culpeper Air Fest is scheduled to take place in the area on Saturday. On Friday night, the air show announced that an aerobatic act experienced an accident during the night portion of the show.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
The Culpeper Regional Airport is located on Beverly Ford Road.
The plane is owned by Jon S. Thocker of Cincinnati, Ohio. We are assuming that he is the pilot who died in the crash, as nobody else should be crazy enough to fly these experimental and self-built kit planes. He was a former airline pilot.
2017 JON S THOCKER VANS RV-8
Fixed wing single engine
(2 seats / 1 engine)
Jon Thocker was working for Redline Air Shows @redlineairshows Formation Aerobatic Flight Teamin Cincinnati, Ohio
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2018
During the night portion of the Culpeper Air Fest an aerobatic act experienced an accident. Emergency services that were onsite were dispatched immediately and are currently at work on the scene. It is too early to release any specific details at this time as there is an ongoing investigation. The educational portion of the Culpeper Air Fest for tomorrow morning will continue as planned, and as we get more details on the investigation we will make decisions on the remaining portions of the airshow. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved and we will update you as soon as we have further information.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2018
Our goal is to honor the contributions of historic military aircraft, which helped to secure our nation’s freedom. The Culpeper Air Fest features the ONLY civilian-owned-and-operated Harrier jump jet, which can take off and land vertically, yet fly at near supersonic speeds. The Air Fest is a celebration of our aviation heritage and is a fun, family-friendly, community-oriented event. The show is locally produced, free to the public and draws top performers from around the nation offering something for everyone.
The Culpeper Air Fest is held at the Culpeper Regional Airport. Plan your trip to this year’s event with our handy FAQs section.
Narrative:
The aircraft impacted terrain near Culpeper Regional Airport (KCJR), Culpeper, Virginia. It was partially consumed by a post-impact fire and the pilot received fatal injuries. The aircraft was practicing aerobatics for the Culpeper Air Fest planned the next day.
Sources:
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/pilot-dies-after-small-plane-crash-near-culpeper-regional-airport/65-603948810
http://www.fox5dc.com/news/local-news/small-plane-crash-at-culpeper-regional-airport#/
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https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N804RL/history/20181012/2359Z/KCJR/KCJR/tracklog
http://www.redlineairshows.com/gallery.html
https://culpeperairfest.com/
Date: 12-OCT-2018
Time: 20:10 LT
Type:
Van's RV-8
Owner/operator: Redline Airshows
Registration: N804RL
C/n / msn: 83272
Fatalities: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities: 0
Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location: Culpeper Regional Airport (KCJR), Culpeper, VA -
United States of America Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature: Demo/Airshow/Display
Departure airport: Culpeper Regional Airport,VA (KCJR)
Destination airport: Culpeper Regional Airport,VA (KCJR)
