Search for Missing Local Pilot to Continue Saturday
Yesterday, the damaged ultralight was located in some bushes near the edge of the main stem of the Eel River not far from McCann. The seatbelt was unlatched so searchers believe that it is likely the pilot attempted to bail from the ultralight after something went wrong.
Many people have been assisting in the search for the pilot including family and friends. According to Lonny Whitlow who wrote to us earlier, “There are 5 boats on the water…There are 4 volunteer divers…14 volunteers searching and 4 tech rescue and 2 sheriffs.”
Totten said the search will resume tomorrow. The weather then is predicted to be mostly sunny but also breezy.
Earlier Chapters:- UltraLight Plane Crashes in Eel Near McCann; Rescuers Search for Local Pilot
- Searchers for Missing Pilot Vow to Work Until Dark Though Heat and Wind Are Taking Their Toll
- Rescue Team Member Lost Wallet Searching for Downed Pilot
- Search Teams Continue Looking for Missing Pilot
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Can you please include location to meet for volunteers and at what hours thank you
I’m sorry. I don’t have those. But if the family or the searchers issue a request then I will post them.
We are all meeting at the river bar to the north of the bridge on the east side of the river tomorrow morning at 9. We need water smart people in wet suits and rope for pulling recovery tools. . There are several boats in the water and lots of people on stand by. Bring extra clothes and water.
Thank you, Lonny.
Okay thank you, do you have need for on foot searchers or just divers/boating needs? I’d like to help but if those are only needs I wouldn’t be of much use sadly
The search is now limited as there are high winds which make maneuvering boats difficult
have not seen this question yet but has search crews thought about the possibility that he fell off the craft miles from where it crashed .
im sure they smarter than i am , but it has happened before
His father was watching…then lost site..heard the crash…5 min. away..
I agree with Clear lake fool, it seems there should be foot searchers and search dogs in all surrounding areas, Mabey a spotter plane too, I guess the assumption is that he would if bailed over water and not land. But you never know. I can’t imagine what the family is going through. Prayers 🙏🏻
I feel so sorry for the Whitlow family .the not knowing is the worst . I so hope they find him soon.