Jeff Craig was killed today when he crashed on approach to landing near the l/z. The accident occurred at around 3:20 pm during a low approach into the wash l/z. He struck a boulder in the riverbed and sustained serious injuries. Club members arrived on scene quickly and Alex Wright and Foster Winter administered CPR until paramedics arrived. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The exact cause of the accident is not known as some witnesses said that it appeared that Jeff simply did not let the bar out as he toward the rocks. It was estimated that he hit at over 30 mph by one hang 4 witness.
If anyone knows Jeff's wife personally, or knows how we can get a hold of here, let us know as we would like to express our sympathies.
In the meantime, everyone, please fly conservatively.