Tue, Dec 27, 2011
Pilot Was Only Person On Board On Flight From PA to CA
The CEO of a company which recently opened a solar array
manufacturing facility in Las Vegas was fatally injured when his
airplane went down in Pennsylvania Thursday. Brian Robertson, 38,
was the only person on board the Cessna 441 (similar
aircraft pictured) when it went down two miles from York,
PA.
The preliminary report on the accident posted on the FAA website
says the Conquest went down "under unknown circumstances ... in a
wooded area." The airplane was registered to N48BS LLC (the
airplane's N number) in Huntington Beach, CA. Robertson was
reportedly returning to California from Pennsylvania when the
airplane went down, according to television station KTVN.
Roberson was the CEO of Amonix, Inc. He was married and had
three children.
Governor Brian Sandoval issued the following statement on
hearing of Robertson's death:
“I am shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Amonix CEO
Brian Robertson," said Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval in a
statement. "An important and valued member of the Nevada business
family, Brian exhibited an enthusiasm for life and the
opportunities for business innovation in our state. I had the
privilege of knowing him and attending the ribbon-cutting of
Amonix, and I can say without hesitation that his vision and work
ethic will be missed. Kathleen and I extend our heartfelt
prayers and sympathy to Brian’s family in this difficult
time.”
"I am saddened to hear of the tragic plane crash involving Brian
Robertson, CEO of Amonix," said Nevada Senator Harry Reid in a
separate statement. "He and his company have been great for Nevada
by investing in solar energy, most recently opening a solar plant
in North Las Vegas. My thoughts are with his family and his
colleagues at Amonix during this difficult time."
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