Comments on: FAA Releases Findings In Fatal Crash Of Helicopter Refurbished In Century

By: Matthew Bernier

Matthew Bernier — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 04:35:35 +0000

Jeff was like a big brother to me, and the best friend anyone could have ever asked for. I miss him so much and it’s hard to believe it’s almost been ten years since this happened. Didn’t know benji but my condolences go out deeply to his family , this was a tragic loss.

By: Adam Vest

Adam Vest — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 01:29:10 +0000

Till we meet again Jeff. R.I.P.

By: Paul Sliwoski

Paul Sliwoski — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:20:21 +0000

I miss you every day Jeff.. Happy BIrthday my brother. You are still here in our hearts, till we meet again.. I love you bro

By: Mike Martinez

Mike Martinez — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:47:40 +0000

R.I.P. Jeff, we miss you man.

By: Terri Sanders

Terri Sanders — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:22:00 +0000

If you were around when the FAA came to Van Nevels plant after the accident, what they (FAA) did and how they did it was nothing short of some over zealous kids playing cops and robbers.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:47:52 +0000

I did’nt see where the FAA blamed the refurbishment if the aircraft on the accident, rather, they blamed “mast bumping” which a phenomenon often fatal to dual rotor aircraft. It is caused when a pilot performs a zero G or no load maneuver with the aircraft. Flying at low altitudes often produces this no load event and is supported by witnesses before the mishap. Pilot error as is often the case will be the root cause of the accident.

By: Terri Sanders

Terri Sanders — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:38:43 +0000

So,now that the FAA has succeeded in destroying Mr.Van Nevel’s business as well as his reputation,I hope they are happy with themselves and that they feel some sort of pleasure in knowing that the way they treated this whole investigation from the get go was nothing more than a glorified witch hunt.
It is so comforting to know that big brother is out there protecting us from innocent people,or maybe ourselves.
Mr.Van Nevel tried to stand up for himself and stand behind the reputation of his business but had both feet kicked out from under him by “well meaning” authorites.I just wish he could sue the FAA for what they did to him and his employees.
We should all be very afraid for ourselves.Once again our legal system has proven that the ones at fault get all the benefits while the victims get the shaft.