VietnamVeteran killed in helicopter crash
Josh Cascio reports
BRADENTON, Fla. – A Bradenton manThis was among sixPeople killed in West VirginiaIf you are looking for a Vietnam era helicopterDuring a reunion tour, he crashed.
Don Sandoff, 69, spent two decades inThe military, and another 10 years at Mixon Fruit Farms in Bradenton. Sandoff loved being inThe pilot seat. Janet Mixon, Janet Mixon’s sister from Mixon Fruit Farms stated that he joined the Army with the intention of becoming a pilot after graduating high school.
He flew Hueys even after leaving the military.
“You know, pilot, being a helicopterMixon stated that pilot was his most memorable experience in life. Mixon stated that Mixon was an instructor for 20 years. It made him so happy.
It was so important to him that he would regularly make trips to Huey reunions with his fellow pilot buddies. This year’s event in West VirginiaIt was a tragic week for the victims of this week’s earthquake. Vietnam-era helicopterAll passengers died in an accident during a tour. sixOn the internet.
“I suppose if you had the chance to do something you love, then it would be a good thing. He loved this. She said that we have not yet heard the details or why it happened.
Both the FAA and NTSB have launched an investigation. Sandhoff worked for about a decade here at Mixon Fruit Farms with his family. His sister stated that he was loved and admired by all.
“He loved people. Mixon stated that he loved to do things with people.