1 Hoping for whatever good news can come out of this, and prayers for the families of those killed.

2 Kos Kids commenting on how they wished it was Sarah on board in 3......2......1.

3 Stay classy, libs.

/Prayers for the the victims and their families.

4 Kos Kids commenting on how they wished it was Sarah on board in 3......2......1. Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 10, 2010 10:57 AM (P9+0W) A class bunch as usual.

5 Death is a series of tubes.

6 weird??!!!

I sure hope that's "weird" as in "crazy coincidence weird" and not "weird" as in "I bet he stabbed her with a salad fork during the crash weird."

7 No, not weird.  It's Alaska.  Planes go down all the time.

8 don't even joke about joking about death. say your prayers hope for the best and avoid the drama.

9 GRAVITY DOES NOT PULL METAL

10 This is one of those times when the present-day lust for instant news is incredibly irritating. Fox News has spent much of the last half-hour telling us, in every conceivable way, that they don't know anything about what's going on and therefore have nothing to say.

"We think Ted Stevens was aboard, but don't know." And then a takeout on Stevens. "Reports say...," but then it turns out the "reports" come from sources as clueless as the reporters babbling away on the tube. Rumors and speculation, masquerading as "news."

Hoping for the best for all on board. All I, or anyone else, can do right now.

11

"Kos Kids commenting on how they wished it was Sarah on board in 3......2......1."

Is it wrong of me to wish that Levi & his reality-show pitchmen had been on board?

12 Isn't that like 3 big plane crashes in the last 2 weeks in Alaska. Wasn't there a USAF C-17 and a later civvie cargo crash? Be careful flying to or around Alaska.

13 Is it wrong of me to wish that Levi & his reality-show pitchmen had been on board?

Yes.

However, if you restricted it to just the pitchmen, then I think we have something to work with.

14 Is it wrong of me to wish that Levi & his reality-show pitchmen had been on board?

It's not wrong, but it's severely "beta."

15 15 This is one of those times when the present-day lust for instant news is incredibly irritating. Fox News has spent much of the last half-hour telling us, in every conceivable way, that they don't know anything about what's going on and therefore have nothing to say.

I give them credit for holding back mentioning that Stevens was on board until they got confirmation.  They have been mentioning the plane crash since Fox & Friends started, and only just mentioned Stevens in the last hour.

16

OK.  I won't wish it this time.  Mostly because, as my friend's mom would say whenever someone would make a comment like mine, "God doesn't like ugly."

17

Is it wrong of me to wish that Levi & his reality-show pitchmen had been on board?

Posted by: reason at August 10, 2010 11:05 AM

It may not be "wrong," but it's pretty damn insensitive.

Same goes for the "Kos kids wishing Palin was on board..." stuff. If any actually do write such comments, they deserve a roasting. Until then, it's projection, and stupid.

18

Is it wrong of me to wish that Levi & his reality-show pitchmen had been on board?

Posted by: reason at August 10, 2010 11:05 AM

Not necessarily, but still probably the sort of thought one keeps to oneself.

19 I apologize for my insensitivity and will now crawl back into my Pit of Lurking to think about what I said.

20

There are a multitude of ways of dying in Alaska.  Thoughts and prayers to Uncle Ted and all of those affected.

BTW, Mark Begich, the Dem who narrowly beat Ted Stevens in 08, lost his father in a plane crash (the one that killed Hale Boggs). 

21 Latest reports from the FAA say something like "8 aboard, 5 dead, 1 survived, 2 unaccounted for".

Those odds are not good.

22 Jesus.  Prayers for the victims and the families.

23   Mostly because, as my friend's mom would say whenever someone would make a comment like mine, "God doesn't like ugly."

Damn, she was good.

24 26

There are a multitude of ways of dying in Alaska.  Thoughts and prayers to Uncle Ted and all of those affected.

BTW, Mark Begich, the Dem who narrowly beat Ted Stevens in 08, lost his father in a plane crash (the one that killed Hale Boggs). 

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at August 10, 2010 11:16 AM (8lCJT)

Not to be snarky, but there are multitude ways to die everywhere. Just depends when the good Lord wishes to bring you home. Prayers to all the families involved.

25 snark off

26

That's a shame. I hope he is alive, while he was a pork barrel senator, he did get railroaded by the left with that BS investigation which was only put on for the election.

Didn't they end up investigating the prosecution for that case because it was so transparently political?

27

Not to be snarky, but there are multitude ways to die everywhere.

In my three years up there, the papers reported death by bear attacks, moose stomping, freezing to death in July, falling into a glacier, avalanches, mountain climbing accidents, hitting a moose with a car, hitting a moose with a plane, snowmachine head-on crashes, and of course the Spenard Divorce.   

28 Clearly Ted Stevens is using the crash to fake his own death.

29 Hey, on another subject, how fugly can this 19 year girl be?

Please, I need some guys' opinions on this. My experience is guys would jump all over this as a moment's notice unless the girl was
A. Morbidly Obese
2. Looked more like a man than Robin Williams
III. dead.

30 Here she is, she doesn't look that bad, maybe really bad BO or bad breath? http://alturl.com/x2fgy

31 Here she is, she doesn't look that bad, maybe really bad BO or bad breath? http://alturl.com/x2fgy

32 Small aircraft have their advantages and disadvantages. Relying on them for so much travel of necessity would increase one's chance of being in a crash.

Best wishes to the survivors, and RIP to those who died.

Stevens was with O'Keefe, former NASA Director, currently representing a European based defense contractor's American division.

Strange political histories colliding with the current administration's announcements in this story.

33 35 Hey, on another subject, how fugly can this 19 year girl be?

Depends on a few things, but they mostly conform to your list.

Part of it may be that the department had strict rules regarding humping subordinates and that she wasn't beautiful enough for someone to risk their job.

34 Same goes for the "Kos kids wishing Palin was on board..." stuff. If any actually do write such comments, they deserve a roasting. Until then, it's projection, and stupid.

Posted by: MrScribbler at August 10, 2010 11:13 AM (Ulu3i)

Fuck the KOS kids, they deserve nothing but scorn, derision, and anything else I care to throw at them.

35 Well, she doesn't look like someone set her on fire and put her out with a wet chain, if that's what you're asking... My wife (works aviation weather for the NWS) pointed out that at least it didn't happen in the dead of winter. If that had happened, it would have been hard at best to get to any survivors.

36 20
Online records show 466 of the DeHavilland DHC-3 Otter were made from 1951 to 1967 with the US Army buying 200 of the planes in 1955 and The Royal Canadian Air Force taking 666 for Transport and Search and Rescue.

Posted by: sickinmass at August 10, 2010 11:10 AM (1rflU)

Math is hard!

37 Posted by: Unclefacts, AoSHQ Pro Debate Squad, And Summoner Of Meteors. at August 10, 2010 11:42 AM

I agree, and the commenters at DU have already showed their lack of class.

My point, however, was that accusing the Kossuckers of scummy behavior in advance is essentially joining in their game. Let 'em hang themselves without our help; they'll almost always do it quickly enough.

38 -- Obamanomics in action, jobs saved! --  Booming Alaska economy for union sign makers -- Changing everything Ted to "Memorial" -- mobius

39 I'll bet Stevens was aboard private single engine planes thousands of times.  Statistics catch up with you.  Still praying for him and the others.  Stay classy my friends.

40 My point, however, was that accusing the Kossuckers of scummy behavior in advance is essentially joining in their game. Let 'em hang themselves without our help; they'll almost always do it quickly enough.

Posted by: MrScribbler at August 10, 2010 11:47 AM (Ulu3i)

I understand where it is you're coming from. Any other group I'd be inclined to agree with you, these cretins however have earned every bit of derision and scorn they get. I am way past done with any concept of fairness when it comes to those people, and the dirtbags of DU.

41 I'll bet Stevens was aboard private single engine planes thousands of times.  Statistics catch up with you.  Still praying for him and the others.  Stay classy my friends.

Posted by: ukuleledave at August 10, 2010 11:55 AM (netQx)

Uhmm yeah, he flew a P40 fighter in combat in WWII

42 We're all on pins and needles here. Say what you will about the man, most everyone in AK loved him and respected him. He has done more for our State than any other single person, in my opinion. Thoughts and prayers go out to the families of all involved.

43 If you were giving folks the benefit of the doubt on reactions online...well, Yahoo and DU already proved that charity unfounded.  (No, no links.  I refuse to give traffic to hate groups.)

Ah, humanity...

44 More hard luck. Already the victim of a stolen election now it looks like he has lost his wife.

45 And for the record, I'm in the market for a new muse.  Having one that requires blood to get going just isn't going to hack it for me, sorry...

46 51:  Er, recheck the time stamps.  He already lost a wife, now it may be his life...

47 Oh dear... KTUU is reporting he died. http://tiny.cc/62kv9

48 OT: Being reported Stevens is dead.

http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=12952729

Posted by: lowandslow at August 10, 2010 12:38 PM (GZitp)"

LINK

49 Er, recheck the time stamps.  He already lost a wife, now it may be his life...

I haven't seen anything official on this, but I don't have the TV on.

50 OK, Fox is now reporting that locals are saying he is dead.

51 The news on the local affiliate that carries Rush has reported the Senator died in the crash. The small plane aspect realy hits home because a friend of mine died in a small plane crash a few weeks ago on a humanitarian mission, leaving a great family, wife and two sons, and hundreds of friends. Life is short and can end at any time, unexpectedly. My thoughts and prayers to all aboard and their families. 

52 No flight plan -- IFR  -- I'm surprised they were spotted that quickly. Dillingham was used in the tv series "Lost" for a few episodes. 

http://flightaware.com/live/airport/PADL  showing a Security Aviation Cessna Conquest departed and one enroute.  They do a lot of last-minute charter flights.

53 OK, Fox is now reporting that locals are saying he is dead.

Posted by: Vic at August 10, 2010 01:07 PM (/jbAw)

That's true.  That's where I got my info.

54 Online records show 466 of the DeHavilland DHC-3 Otter were made from 1951 to 1967 with the US Army buying 200 of the planes in 1955 and The Royal Canadian Air Force taking 666 for Transport and Search and Rescue.


I used to fly in the Otter quite a bit from Oxnard to LAX.  I loved that plane and so did the pilots. Never worried when I was on an Otter or a Dash 7.

55 You know, every man death diminishes me and all that, but this:

The European aerospace firm EADS said that the chief executive of its North American operations, Sean O'Keefe 54, a former NASA administrator, was also on board.

Mr. Stevens and the other passengers were flying to a lodge near Lake Aleknagik, where he often spent summers fishing. Mr. Stevens and Mr. OÂ’Keefe had been longtime fishing buddies.

The N.T.S.B. said that the crash was about 10 miles northwest of Lake Aleknagik, and the aircraft was a DeHavilland DHC-3T. The single-engine, high-wing airplane plane is owned by GCI, the Alaskan telecommunications provider, as is the lodge.

is so indicative of our problems.

A ethically challenged Senator hounded out of Congress, with an ex-government official with a corporate golden parachute job and a federal pension, flying on a government regulated monopoly's plane to their tax deductible lodge. All of this ultimately paid for with the public dime.

How do you tend the field, when it's nothing but weeds?

56 Yeah, occasionally some jerk comes on and spams the thread after everyone has left.

57 im glad the corrupt bribed man died....absolute rotten to the core

58 he was rotten to the core. Bad man. Oil bribery and other felonies

59 Rest in peace, Uncle Ted.

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