Sparky1329
1st November 2011, 03:41
From That's Racin':
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A Gulfstream 150 jet registered to Jimmie Johnson Racing Inc. and carrying Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick and his wife, Linda, crash landed at the Key West (Fla.) International Airport Monday evening, according to the Monroe County (Fla.) Sheriff's Department.
Hendrick, his wife, the pilot and co-pilot were all transported to Lower Keys hospital for further evaluation. The Sheriff's department said at least two suffered minor injuries, but it was unclear who.
According to the sheriff's department, the pilot and co-pilot radioed there were no brakes upon landing. The plane ran completely off the runway at approximately 7:45 p.m. and the runaway was closed for a short time before being reopened.
The National Transportation Safety Board was notified and will be investigating the incident.
Read more: Sheriff's department: Rick Hendrick, wife in plane crash | www.thatsracin.com (http://www.thatsracin.com/2011/10/31/78045/sheriff-department-rick-hendrick.html#ixzz1cQCSeSg1)
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A Gulfstream 150 jet registered to Jimmie Johnson Racing Inc. and carrying Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick and his wife, Linda, crash landed at the Key West (Fla.) International Airport Monday evening, according to the Monroe County (Fla.) Sheriff's Department.
Hendrick, his wife, the pilot and co-pilot were all transported to Lower Keys hospital for further evaluation. The Sheriff's department said at least two suffered minor injuries, but it was unclear who.
According to the sheriff's department, the pilot and co-pilot radioed there were no brakes upon landing. The plane ran completely off the runway at approximately 7:45 p.m. and the runaway was closed for a short time before being reopened.
The National Transportation Safety Board was notified and will be investigating the incident.
Read more: Sheriff's department: Rick Hendrick, wife in plane crash | www.thatsracin.com (http://www.thatsracin.com/2011/10/31/78045/sheriff-department-rick-hendrick.html#ixzz1cQCSeSg1)