Your email address will not be published. FIA reveals details of new F1 management structure. That crash, on Oct. 24, 2004, killed all "I went up there, I remember just how emotional it was, how hard it was just to try to talk. You had a plan, and the plan got shattered. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Hendricks had minor injuries and the pilot and co-pilot were taken in as a precaution, said county airport director Peter Horton. And then I left.". It was the vehicle that Hendrick's son, Ricky, drove to the private hangar that housed his father's fleet of aircraft on the morning of Oct. 24, 2004. The crash happened after the plane took off from Concord and was on approach in fog at a Martinsville airport. / CBS DFW. And if we didn't have the character and the chemistry we have here it would have all fallen apart. Rick Hendrick, owner of NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports and the 164 Trinity motor yacht WHEELS, escaped with only a broken rib and broken clavicle (collarbone) when his small plane lost its brakes and crash landed at Key West International Airport late Monday. You have permission to edit this article. As of 2021, his team has won 280 NASCAR Cup Series races, making him the winningest team owner in NASCAR. You think about how your whole world shifts.". First published on October 31, 2011 / 10:37 PM. At 46 and beginning a comeback after being off the track for several years, Turner was scheduled to run the following weekends National 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Photographs of the crash show the plane largely intact and with its nose resting on the ground about 20 feet in front of a chain-linked airport boundary fence. [5][6], Hendrick drove in two races during the 1987 and 1988 Winston Cup Series, with finishes of 33rd and 15th, respectively. The plane appeared to suffer some damage with the left wing dipped down into a puddle of water and the nose of the plane into the ground near a fence. The Key West incident happened on nearly the same day as a major plane crash involving the Hendrick family 7 years ago. He is in good spirits and is expected to be released by the end of the week. All four were released from Lower Keys Medical Center early Tuesday morning and have returned to North Carolina. All rights reserved. 1 Fort Hill, 73-60, Frankfort grad Abby Beeman scores 1,500th career point, Three arrested, firearms seized in Garrett County raid, Westernport teacher competes on 'Wheel of Fortune', Worker injured, flown from Frostburg mining site, Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization. Allison and fellow Alabama racer Red Farmer were flying in to watch David Bonnett, the son of their friend, Neil Bonnett, test at the speedway. The pilot and co-pilot, who were not injured, were also taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure. 2 Allegany pull away from No. Jeff Turner was on the plane. Its been a long night for him hes trying to get some rest and we just touched base and I know that hes OK, Johnson said. KEY WEST, FLORIDA (WBTV) - Rick Hendrick and his wife Linda were among four people onboard a plane when it crash-landed at the Key West International Airport. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Both pilots did not suffer injuries. The plane lost its right-side landing gear, tipped over and burst into devouring flames as it came to a halt. But as time ticked by, he knew. Airport director Peter Horton said the plane ran off the runway, and then 100 feet beyond a 600-foot safety area that was finished in May. Family members were in attendance. [7] He also had been a pit crew member for the Flying 11 that Ray Hendrick (no relation) drove in the 1960s. [9] He is widely considered to be the most successful team owner in NASCAR history. Defending Cup Series champion Alan Kulwicki and three others died in an April 1, 1993, crash in Blountville, Tennessee. But it wasn't God's plan. Your email address will not be published. Hendrick remembers vividly the moment he found out. One of those photographs is from July 2001, when Ricky won the Craftsman Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway. "It was a real big scare. All Rights Reserved. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the pilot and co-pilot radioed that the plane had no brakes upon landing in Key West. His son, too, had died. He was an executive for Jeff Gordon's sponsor, DuPont. Hendrick Motorsports ' owner, Rick Hendrick was in a plane crash in Key West, Florida Monday. ( www.chicagotribune.com) More Christian Brandalise 68 member comments Ricky's little girl, Ricki, is 9 years old. Team owner Rick Hendricks brother, John, died, along with Ricks son, Ricky, twin nieces Kimberly and Jennifer (Johns daughters), renowned engine-builder Randy Dorton, HMS executive Jeff Turner, DuPont executive Joe Jackson, pilots Elizabeth Morrison and Richard Tracy, and Scott Latham, one of Tony Stewarts pilots deadheading to the race at Martinsville Speedway. After 10 years, the hurt is mostly manageable, he said, but it still overwhelms him at times. "I went in the back door, and I walked in, and the first person I made eye contact with was Jeff Gordon. UPDATE #2 A small jet carrying the owner of NASCAR's top team and his wife lost its brakes and crash landed at a Key West, Fla., airport Monday evening, and the couple suffered minor injuries, officials said. Ricky parked the vehicle just before noon and boarded a Beechcraft Super King Air 200 with nine other people. We dont have a lot of answers at this point. The crash happened at 7:45 p.m., said Monroe County Sheriff's St. Evan Calhoun. November 1, 2011. This yacht was used in the movie, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters as the yacht Princess Andromeda. Very frightening to hear," Earnhardt told reporters in Las Vegas, where he was attending the annual SEMA show, which showcases automotive specialty-equipment. How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory. In 1997, Hendrick pleaded guilty to mail fraud. "And when I saw the people, I said, 'This place is going to go on, and we're going to take care of each other. Delivering Your Superyacht Experience Since 1976, Racing Inc. of Charlotte, N.C., and co-owned by, According to the Monroe County Sheriffs Office, Klepper announced he had. Rick Hendrick is recovering from a broken rib and clavicle following a plane crash on Monday evening that saw his jet run off the end of the runway at Key West The aircraft, a Gulfstream 150, was registered the Jimmie Johnson, however he was not on the plane at the time. "And I really believe if you don't have any faith or a lot of friends and family -- and my family is huge, because of these folks, here. The National Transportation and Safety Board will investigate the cause of the crash. He was at Atlantis once, and there was a young man wearing a camouflage sun visor, just like Ricky used to. They've got to know where you stand and how you feel. [5] In 1984, he founded All-Star Racing (now Hendrick Motorsports). CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2010 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. "I read somewhere, if you had a choice to forget all the pain, you'd never have to think about it again, if you never knew him -- would you rather have him for that period and have the pain, or never have him at all and have no pain? Mrs. Hendrick was treated for minor cuts and bruises, and both pilots were released without injury. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone. Rick Hendrick carries a piece of his son with him everywhere he goes. He knew he must go to Motorsports and he must stand in front of his extended family of hundreds, and he must assure them and he must tell them that they would press on in the name and in the honor of those lost. The plane is registered to Jimmie Johnson Racing II Incorporate in Charlotte, N.C. Johnson is a five-time defending NASCAR champion and drives for Hendrick Motorsports, which Rick Hendrick owns. NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick returned home Tuesday, a day after he broke a rib and shoulder when his plane ran off the runway in Key West, Fla. Joe Jackson was on the plane. "He had a good time while he was here. It's all about folks bonding together and needing each other and working together. Hendrick was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 2017 and was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America on March 17, 2020.[3]. And if we didn't have the character and the chemistry we have here, it would have all fallen apart. For the first two or three years following the crash, Hendrick would see young men from time to time who looked like Ricky. And he was just bawling," Hendrick said. His Trinity yacht charter vessel. The National Transportation Safety Board has been notified of the crash and will be conducting an investigation. In 2004, a plane Hendrick owned crashed en route to a race in Martinsville, Va., killing all 10 onboard. Most companies could not sustain a loss of that magnitude and survive. I don't want to run from anything. October 31, 2011 / 10:37 PM For a time Rick Hendrick wondered if his could. The National Transportation and Safety Board will investigate the cause of the crash. The pilots wanted to divert from fog- and cloud-shrouded Blue Ridge Airport to nearby Danville, Va., but didnt climb quickly enough to avoid plowing into a mountainside. With Geoff Bodine the driver, his team managed to race in all 30 races to finish ninth in the final standings with three wins and pole positions. Not one was empty. Posts tagged "Key West plane crash" Tag Archives: Key West plane crash. Ahead of this weekend's Daytona 500, our experts explain what you need to know, How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival. He was a pilot for driver Tony Stewart. WebOn October 31, 2011, Hendrick and his wife, Linda, were involved in a plane crash in Key West, Florida, when the plane landed long at Key West International Airport. That crash, on Oct. 24, 2004, killed all 10 aboard, including his son, brother and two nieces. In 2004, a plane Hendrick owned crashed en route to a race in Martinsville, Va., killing all 10 onboard. That is because, Hendrick said, disciples of those lost are so staunch in the mission to keep their mentors' legacies strong that they will not settle for anything but excellence. Chance of rain 90%. Then you blame everything," Hendrick said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. 2011 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. On that day, when he saw the passion in the eyes of his employees, Hendrick knew his race team not only wouldn't fail competitively, but it in fact would thrive. The crash happened after the plane took off from Concord and was on approach in fog at a Martinsville airport. And when he decided to go, Linda wanted to join him. They felt honored. In 2004, Hendrick's son Ricky, his brother and two nieces were killed when a plane owned by Hendrick crashed in Martinsville, Virginia. Linda suffered minor injuries while Rick suffered three broken ribs and a fractured clavicle.[14]. Earnhardt is in 9th, Gordon 10th and Martin 20th. With the 38-year-old Kulwicki that Thursday night were Mark Brooks and Dan Duncan of the Hooters Restaurant chain, and company pilot Charles Campbell. Then you blame the sport. "I'm very glad that he and everybody appears to be OK.". What plane? According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the pilot and co-pilot radioed that the plane had no brakes upon landing in Key West. It was damn emotional, but you get to where you can't cry but so much. President "If we hadn't done that, it likely would have been a different story," Horton said of the safety area that is meant as a runway overrun space. Italics Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. He was the heir apparent, a young man with tremendous passion and a giving heart who had two years prior foregone his own driving aspirations to learn from his father how to lead the organization. Why do it anymore?' Richard Tracy and Elizabeth Morrison were on the plane as its pilots. Im very glad that he and everybody appears to be okay.. That's what Rick Hendrick found out the hard way last night when his private jet crashed off the runway in Key West, Florida. Hendrick's mind raced. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. NASCAR was cited for allowing a plane out without correcting an electrical problem recently reported by another pilot. He wasn't sure how he could ever set foot on the Motorsports campus again. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. According to the Monroe County Sheriffs Office, Klepper announced he had no brakes, and when he attempted to brake, he also had no pressure. Hendrick is the most successful team owner in NASCAR, and fields cars for Johnson, four-time champion Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mark Martin. Oct 27, 2004, 5:00 PM. * Most laps led. In addition to Johnson, several other NASCAR drivers including Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon drive cars sponsored by Hendrick. "All four on board are OK and are home back in Charlotte. He froze. ", He regrets all the times before he told a parent how sorry he was that they'd lost a child, and that he knew how much it must hurt. Regarding most every topic, Hendrick looks you square in the eye when he speaks. The younger Panch had a modest career, making only 47 Cup Series starts in four years before retiring in 1976 at age 22. "It was a real big scare. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. told reporters in Las Vegas while attending an automotive trade show. And while walking through the house one morning he heard a report on the news that Ebersol had Here's how the Penske Ford man emerged first across the line in the first points-scoring race for the much-anticipated Next Generation cars, Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, There are plenty of uncertainties ahead of the 2022 NASCAR Cup season as an all-new fleet of cars take to the track for the first time. And I'd tell them sometimes when they'd say, 'Man, I'm sorry about Ricky.' All four were taken to the Lower Keys Medical Center. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Wonderful information, Jack! The Hendricks and both pilots onboard were taken to the Lower Key hospital, but officials said there were only minor injuries. To get there, you turn onto Stowe from Morehead Road and ease right around a 90-degree corner and down a steep hill. 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