Veteran pilot Major Curtis Rowe who ‘touched lives of many’ unfortunately died in a Dallas air crash
Major Curtis Rowe who was a member of the Ohio Wing of the Civil Air Patrol from the Hilliard was among the 6 who lost their lives when two historic aircraft collided into each other at an air show held in Dallas, Texas.
Who Was Major Curtis Rowe Pilot Who Died In Dallas Airshow Crash, His Age, Family, Obituary, News
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Dana Rose was mentored by Major Curtis Rowe, who was killed in a crash at a Dallas airshow.
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Major Curtis Rowe Death
Hank Coates was hung at General Aviation Services in Conroe at the Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport and nicknamed the Texas Raiders. He stated, ‘the B-17 generally has a crew of four to five, while the P-63 is a single-pilot plane.’” Our hearts go out to their families, friends, and associates, past and present,” the association shared in the official Twitter post, adding that pastoral care which is being offered at its Fort Worth headquarters.
The show had drawn the eyes of 4,000 plus viewers. Moreover, no injuries or casualties were reported on the field, and debris extended across airport property and onto a nearby highway and the shopping center, reported by USA Today.
Graphic videos of the two planes slamming together are massively being circulated on social media handles, which is showing a big cloud of black smoke and flames as part of the aftermath. Rowe and his crewmembers were lost, just after performing an aerial demonstration during the event by Commander Col Pete Bowden.
Who was Major Curtis Rowe?
Major Curtis Rowe was serving for more than 30 years with the Civil Air Patrol, a federally supported nonprofit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. Curtis was one of the volunteers who assist in flying the B-17 Flying Fortress bomber plane that collided with a P-63 Kingcobra fighter plane.
He will be missed badly, greatly and appreciated,” Tom Rowe, Major Rowe’s cousin, according to Dayton. Tom Rowe stated, ‘he and his family is in shock right now. When he thinks about his cousin, he’ll remember the little moments spent with him.’
Major Rowe also worked for several years in the Air National Guard. His family stated, ‘they will always keep him close, even though he’s not with them anymore. “Always keeping him right here in our heart forever, in our thoughts.’