Hugh Pearce Crash

[drrob]

In 2007, my Mom, Dad, Roger Brul (at the time an instructor pilot for Boston Helicopters), and I flew the route my brother and the others were on the night he crashed. I got to do most of the flying. We went in a R-44. We landed at Barnstable Airport, the last place the crew was trying to reach, and took a taxi to the crash site and marker. It was a very emotional day, but also, at least for me, answered a lot of questions. I tried to add a picture of us at Barnstable, but I couldn't get it to upload.

[nvdwarrior]

Dr Rob. This accident will be forever burned into my memory. Unfortunately I was the Ops Officer for the flight facility from which this flight departed and never returned. I am sorry for your loss.

[Old School]

I had not heard Hugh's name in 20++ years.  I was in the same BN as him at Ft. Campbell around 86' when he left the active Army. I still remember his speech at his final Hail and Farewell.