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     Grancuda |
http://www.newson6.com/global/story.asp?s=12786383 The victims have been identified as Chase Bales, 51, Damian Riddoch, 37, and Mats Malmberg, 41. According to a company Web site, all three worked for U.S. Highland, a newly-formed motorcycle manufacturer in Glenpool. 2/4/2010 Related Story: Get Your Custom Motorcycle - Made In Tulsa The pilot requested an emergency landing at Tulsa International Airport, but the Twin Engine Cessna never made it. Authorities said all three were Tulsa residents returning from a business trip. The morning after the fatal crash, the wreckage of the Cessna was barely visible from SkyNews6. The plane went down in a heavily-wooded area of Mohawk Park, making it difficult for first responders to reach. "Our guys did a tremendous job of locating it to begin with," Steve Gage, Tulsa Fire Department Assistant Chief, said. "As I've stated, they had to cut a path with chainsaws and carry all their tools back in there quite a ways to get access to the plane." When they did reach the crash site, there was little they could do. Two victims were declared dead at the scene, the other man died at a local hospital. TPD said the Cesna was scheduled to land at Jones Riverside, but radioed Tulsa International requesting an emergency clearance to land there. According to radio traffic, the plane had run out of fuel. The pilot was given permission to land, but it came up about 2,000 yards short of the runway. National Transportation Safety Board investigators will determine whether or not a lack of fuel caused the crash. "Where the wreckage is located at is going to be a bit of a challenge to us because we can't drive right to it with a recovery vehicle. So we're going to have to figure out how to get it lifted out of the woods where it's at," said NTSB Investigator Dan Baker. | ||
| Pwnzor |
Revelations 21:1-4 1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." | ||
| 86129squids |
Man, I HATE to hear that!! Everything I've read recently about this company has been superb, very forward thinking- of course the PEOPLE we're hearing about ARE the company... Prayers up, and pegs down... | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
Had never heard of Highland MC before. Heck of a thing to happen, especially if it was because they ran out of fuel. | ||
| Mnrider |
Wow,sad. Just read the article about Highland in Motorcyclist yesterday. | ||
| Aeholton |
Yeah, just read the article in Motorcyclist this month. Saw them in Daytona at Bikeweek. They had a sweet looking street tracker. The guy said (based on the public interest) that they would probably offer it as one of their street models. | ||
| Jaimec |
Which is why most companies will NEVER put all of their highest ranking officials on the same bus/train/boat/plane.  | ||
| Grancuda |
http://www.ushighland.com/  | ||
| Svh |
Damn that sucks. Very intriguing company and I had just read that Motorcyclist article last night. Amazing powerplant and some good ideas with an emphasis on American sourced parts. RIP | ||
| Dynasport |
I'm very sorry to hear about this. Very sad news indeed. It's too bad about company as well. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/406 2/577275.html?1278134186 | ||
| Cityxslicker |
tragic, another gut punch to the motorcycle market. | ||
| Ulynut |
Dang. I've been watching this company for a while now. Seem to be very passionate about motorcycles, and motorcycle racing. I hope this doesn't do them in. Prayers for the families. | ||
| Swampy |
Were they friends of the Clintons? Couldn't help myself, sorry to hear that. We still need an American Motorcycle Company. | ||
| Odie |
I really hate to hear about folks in my profession failing to keep the folks they are responsible for first and foremost in their planning and then people end up dead. Never, ever, turn down, fuel, food, or water.....ever...... (Message edited by odie on July 12, 2010) | ||
| Moxnix |
Sad situation, my condolences to their families. One of Highland's first projects in Sweden was a "new" inline 4 using a Volvo engine. Their 2011 Viking prototype very much reminds me of Spondon's work back in the late 1980s, which is not a bad thing. And their development work including electric and diesel motors would have given them a leg up in that emerging market. So, they have a factory set up in Oklahoma and were planning to be in production by the end of the year. I wonder if they have the staff to keep going and whether or not the heirs to the two owners will be of a mind to carry on. It's really too bad. | ||
| Grancuda |
From this article it appears they will continue on. http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjec tid=11&articleid=20100714_11_AA913_BySHAN945586&ar chive=yes Also, you can buy stock in US Highland Motorcycles (UHLN) http://www.joenoelstocks.com/stocks-covered/us-hig hland-stocks-covered/us-highland-inc-uhln-why-we-a re-really-excited-about-this-stock/ Also, the Viking utilizes a Spondon frame. | ||
| Nobuell |
I have been watching the company for a while. They seem to be very aggressive with unique designs and great ideas. Does that remind you of an X company that we all know and love? I wonder if this is an opportunity for Mr. Buell's expertise. Help a company thrust into a tough position and possibly an outlet to continue where one left off. Think about the possibilities. | ||
| Rex |
wow, I too just read the article. I grew up in Oklahoma and lived in tulsa a while. what a shame. REX |
