Originally Posted by
Blanco
Very finicky engines to operate. Takes proficiency for sure, which Dan had plenty of. He was the most experienced 404 driver in the company. I did learn that these airframes had been parked in October for good. But I guess UPS was needing some additional lift that day. I also know the airplane was parked outside and cold soaked. I'm wondering if a block cracked.
In any event, my good friend is gone and will be sorely missed by many....
I can't even imagine the feeling I'd have in my stomach if I were in this shoes that day... Taking a piston airplane that has been parked "for good" since Oct, out on a crappy, cold, Colorado day.
The risk is just off the charts for that stuff, and I'm so glad that part of my career is behind me.