Rural Retreat years ago. (live, best, area)

[jpeebs]

Hi everyone, I'm going out on a limb here...it's a real stretch. My father died in a plane crash in Rural Retreat, VA on Halloween, 1969. Yes, I said 1969. Wonder if there is anyone out there who might remember any details about a small private plane crash in the mountains killing pilot, co-pilot and passenger. I realize this is really a stretch, but I'm still trying to get closure. My Dad was my hero.
Regards to all.

[VALover]

jpeebs, I am from that area of Virginia but don't know anything of the plane crash, I wasn't born at that time. I will ask my Dad if he remembers. Best of luck finding answers.

[jpeebs]

Thanks...I would appreciate it...just a connection for closure helps.
Judy

[quilterkaren]

I moved to Rural Retreat, VA about 3 years. I've asked around, but no one seems to remember the crash. However, I was able to locate the actual FAA report that gives all the details: http://www.airdisaster.com/reports/ntsb/AAR70-22.pdf

I see this crash was due to an electircal problem and that your father's crash caused flight manuals to be changed to include some very vital information about the generator switch which was not available at the time of your father's accident.

I hope this brings you closure knowing that your father's death was not in vain, but may have saved many other lives. Hugs and best wishes for the future.