Jet Crashes Before Picking Up Former President Bush
Jet Crashes Before Picking Up Elder Bush (AP)
A private jet that was en route to Houston to pick up former President Bush clipped a light pole and crashed Monday as it approached Hobby Airport in thick fog, killing all three people aboard.
The Gulfstream G-1159A jet, coming into Houston, went down about 6:15 a.m. in an undeveloped area 1 1/2 miles south of the airport, officials said. The former president had been scheduled to travel to Ecuador for a conference.
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the plane crash this morning,” Bush said through spokesman Tom Freschette. “I’d flown with this group before and know them well. I join in sending heartfelt condolences to each and every member of their families.”
The names of the three crew members were not immediately released.
Sad news. I’m glad this didn’t happen with former President Bush on board, however.
(via Drudge)
