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Sad to lose these Airmen. My condolences and a slow hand salute. May you rest in peace.
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M -- The aircrew members of the crashed U-28A aircraft from Cannon Air Force Base have been identified.
Captain Andrew Becker, 33, was a pilot for the 318th Special Operations Squadron. He was from Novi, Mich., and is survived by his spouse, mother, and father.
Captain Kenneth Dalga, 29, was a combat systems officer for the 318th Special Operations Squadron. He was from Goldsboro, N.C., and is survived by his spouse, son, and mother.
First Lieutenant Frederick Dellecker, 26, was a co-pilot for the 318th Special Operations Squadron. He was from Daytona Beach, Fla., and is survived by his mother and father.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families and friends of those involved in this tragic accident,” said Col. Ben Maitre, the wing commander. “In doing so, our focus is to also support our larger Air Commando community as we prioritize safe mission accomplishment in both our training and operational commitments.”
The crash occurred approximately one quarter-mile east of Clovis Municipal Airport at about 6:50 p.m. Tuesday evening. The remains were transported to Albuquerque for autopsy.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M -- The aircrew members of the crashed U-28A aircraft from Cannon Air Force Base have been identified.
Captain Andrew Becker, 33, was a pilot for the 318th Special Operations Squadron. He was from Novi, Mich., and is survived by his spouse, mother, and father.
Captain Kenneth Dalga, 29, was a combat systems officer for the 318th Special Operations Squadron. He was from Goldsboro, N.C., and is survived by his spouse, son, and mother.
First Lieutenant Frederick Dellecker, 26, was a co-pilot for the 318th Special Operations Squadron. He was from Daytona Beach, Fla., and is survived by his mother and father.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families and friends of those involved in this tragic accident,” said Col. Ben Maitre, the wing commander. “In doing so, our focus is to also support our larger Air Commando community as we prioritize safe mission accomplishment in both our training and operational commitments.”
The crash occurred approximately one quarter-mile east of Clovis Municipal Airport at about 6:50 p.m. Tuesday evening. The remains were transported to Albuquerque for autopsy.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Media Release - Downed aircraft update: Three Airmen killed in U-28 cr
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I'm sorry to hear about those Pilots had perished in the crash period I knew it helicopter pilot briefly James Chavez was a Army Reserve major who also served as a Blackhawk pilot and Iraq. I met him about two months before he crashed it was one of our staff members. Thinking about the men that died I think of this man as well. May they all rest in peace.http://kmph-kfre.com/news/local/funeral-for-sheriffs-pilot-james-chavez
Funeral for Sheriff's Pilot James Chavez
Family, Friends, and Law enforcement from across the valley came to pay their respects to Tulare County Sheriff's Pilot James Chavez.James Chavez and Deputy Scott Ballantyne were killed when their plane Sheriff One crashed Feb. 10 near Lake Success.James J
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Thanks for sharing the sad news TSgt Joe C.
Prayers for the families of the fallen as they grieve.
Prayers for the families of the fallen as they grieve.
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