What for? KEY WEST (CBSMiami/AP) NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick and his wife Linda are back home in North Carolina after they suffered minor injuries Monday evening during an emergency landing at Key West International Airport. "It was a real big scare. On Nov. 2, eight days after the crash, he knew it was imperative that he address the organization. Then the phone rang again. That's what Rick Hendrick found out the hard way last night when his private jet crashed off the runway in Key West, Florida. [8] In 1997, Hendrick began the Hendrick Marrow Program, a non-profit works with the Be The Match Foundation to support the National Marrow Donor Program. The plane went down shortly after leaving Jefferson Township, Penn., bound for Roanoke, Virginia. All flew home to North Carolina on Tuesday morning. The two pilots were not injured. That included Hendrick's son, Ricky, his brother and twin nieces. In December 2000, Hendrick received a full pardon from President Bill Clinton. Both pilots were evaluated and released without injury. All four people on board -- Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick, his wife, Linda Hendrick, and two Hendrick Motorsports pilots -- were released from Lower Rick Hendrick and his wife, Linda, escaped serious injury on Oct. 31, 2011, when their Gulfstream 150 lost its brakes and slid off the runway at Key West (Fla.) Because that's my family. Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness has put retirement rumours to bed as Honda has confirmed him in its road racing line-up for 2023. In 2004, a plane Hendrick owned crashed en route to a race in Martinsville, Va., killing all 10 onboard. "I'm very glad that he and everybody appears to be OK.". Hendrick pulled over, fearing something was wrong at Martinsville with one of his race teams. I haven't made up my mind yet if I'm going or not this year. Rick Hendrick was diagnosed with a broken rib and a broken collarbone, and Linda Hendrick was treated for minor cuts and bruises, the owner's team said in a statement Tuesday. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the pilot and co-pilot radioed that the plane had no brakes upon landing in Key West. The Hendricks were the only two passengers on the Gulfstream 150 jet. The Associated Press contributed to this report. 1 Fort Hill, 73-60, Frankfort grad Abby Beeman scores 1,500th career point, Three arrested, firearms seized in Garrett County raid, Westernport teacher competes on 'Wheel of Fortune', Worker injured, flown from Frostburg mining site, Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization. Are 'fluffier' tennis balls causing longer matches at the Australian Open? That included Hendrick's son, Ricky, his brother and twin The National Transportation Safety Board has been notified and will be conducting their own investigation. We're going to get through this.' Due to discomfort from the injuries, Mr. Hendrick was admitted Tuesday afternoon to a medical facility in the Charlotte area, where doctors believe the pain can most effectively be managed. On April 19, 2002, during the spring Talladega Superspeedway weekend, his experimental single-seater hit a power line and fell upside down into a body of water near Troy, Alabama. One day each year, during this exact week in late October, just as the wind begins to blow colder and the air breathes crisper and the leaves explode with color, Rick Hendrick removes the cover from a Chevrolet Tahoe in his garage on the Hendrick Motorsports campus, unlocks it and drives it home. He froze. ', "I don't know how to answer these questions. The Key West incident happened on nearly the same day as a major plane crash involving the Hendrick family 7 years ago. KEY WEST, FLORIDA (WBTV) - Rick Hendrick and his wife Linda were among four people onboard a plane when it crash-landed at the Key West International Airport. Just below it hangs another picture, this one hanging on the wall across the table from Hendrick, directly in his sight line. I think that was a real special time. Co-pilots, James Klepper and Jay Luckwaldt, also escaped without serious injuries in the Monday night crash. Besides Johnson, Hendrick also fields cars for four-time champion Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mark Martin. "And I really believe if you don't have any faith or a lot of friends and family -- and my family is huge, because of these folks, here. Mrs. Hendrick was treated for minor cuts and bruises, and both pilots were released without injury. Defending Cup Series champion Alan Kulwicki and three others died in an April 1, 1993, crash in Blountville, Tennessee. "I know that something came over me when I walked in. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. The project was abandoned after only a few seasons. He is in good spirits and is expected to be released by the end of the week. Italics Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. But every single person in there was upset.". 28m Yacht Whirlwind Offers Sailing in Caribbean, Designer Brings CURB APPEAL to Luxury Yachts, 58 Meter St Martin Yacht Charter Vessel Is A Standout, How to Chill After Covid Lockdown [quick strategy], Privacy Policy for Our Family of Companies, France Italy Monaco Croatia Spain, Caribbean Virgin Islands St. Martin St. Barts, Superyacht owner: Rick Hendrick, Superyacht and NASCAR Owner Injured in Plane Crash. In 2004, a plane Hendrick owned crashed en route to a race in Martinsville, Va., killing all 10 on board. I have a special relationship with the people here. "It was a real big scare. According to the Monroe County Sheriffs Office, Klepper announced he had no brakes, and when he attempted to brake, he also had no pressure. Posts tagged "Key West plane crash" Tag Archives: Key West plane crash. WebOn October 31, 2011, Hendrick and his wife, Linda, were involved in a plane crash in Key West, Florida, when the plane landed long at Key West International Airport. It was bad. But there are concerns that parts are in short supply as the entire paddock tries to build up stocks at the same time, How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, After holding his nerve and hip-checking his teammate on the run to the line, Austin Cindric made a perfect start to life as a full-timer in the NASCAR Cup Series by winning the Daytona 500. The NASCAR Cup kicks off with the Daytona 500 this weekend, but a major engine overhaul and a subsequent mountain of work has been required to be ready for the arrival of the Next Gen cars. "You didn't leave," Essex said. Promoting Professionalism in the Marine Industry. Linda suffered minor injuries while Rick suffered three broken ribs and a fractured clavicle.[14]. Then you blame everything," Hendrick said. All four have safely returned to North Carolina. After 10 years, the hurt is mostly manageable, he said, but it still overwhelms him at times. The plane is registered to Jimmie Johnson Racing II Incorporated in Charlotte, N.C. Johnson is a five-time defending NASCAR champion and drives for Hendrick Motorsports, which Rick Hendrick owns. Hendrick, the patriarch of one of NASCARs most successful race teams, is also well known in the megayacht community. Randy Dorton was on the plane. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. It was damn emotional, but you get to where you can't cry but so much. "And I said, 'Well, do you want to put it in here where you see it every single day? Web2004 Hendrick Motorsports aircraft crash On October 24, 2004, a Beechcraft Super King Air aircraft, registered N501RH [2] and owned by NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports, "The hurt was just so bad, and it was so much grief," Hendrick said. Very frightening to hear," Earnhardt told reporters in Las Vegas, where he was attending the annual SEMA show, which showcases automotive specialty-equipment. "We would not let their dreams die, but instead to go out and take it to the world. He was Hendrick Motorsports' lead engine builder -- and one of the first people Rick Hendrick hired at HMS. And I think about Ricky. NASCAR was cited for allowing a plane out without correcting an electrical problem recently reported by another pilot. If we hadnt done that, it likely would have been a different story, county airport director Peter Horton said of the safety area that is meant as a runway overrun space. "All four on board are OK and are home back in Charlotte. The NASCAR Sprint Cup series moves to Fort Worth this weekend for the AAA 500. 2011 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "My wife said to me one time, I was going to stay home, and she said 'You're going to be just as miserable here. Hendrick, his wife, Linda, and the two pilots were all released from Lower Keys Medical Center on Tuesday morning and returned to Charlotte. Linda Not one was empty. ( www.chicagotribune.com) More Christian Brandalise 68 member comments Why do it anymore?' But as time ticked by, he knew. Winds light and variable. He was Hendrick Motorsports' general manager. You're numb. Im very glad that he and everybody appears to be okay.. Oct 27, 2004, 5:00 PM. In 1976, he sold his assets to purchase a franchise in Bennettsville, South Carolina. I don't want to run from anything. "He said they'd found the wreck And there were no survivors " Hendrick said. Hendrick team president John Hendrick, along with his twin daughters Kimberly and Jennifer. They felt honored. The Key West incident happened on nearly the same day as a major plane crash involving the Hendrick family 7 years ago. Hendrick went and got Linda and they just sat and looked at him, awestruck by the resemblance to their son. Hendrick left Homestead and flew to Key West to get away. Please enter valid email address to continue. All ten souls on that aircraft were lost. Photographs of the crash show the plane largely intact and with its nose resting on the ground about 20 feet in front of a chain-linked airport boundary fence. Allison, 32 when he died, was relatively inexperienced in the Hughes 369HS, which he had bought just three weeks earlier. [2] His team has also won a combined total of 18 NASCAR Championships (14 in the NASCAR Cup Series: 7 by Jimmie Johnson, 4 by Jeff Gordon, and 1 by (Chase Elliott, Terry Labonte, Kyle Larson) (3 in the NASCAR Truck Series: all by Jack Sprague) (1 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Brian Vickers in 2003). Richie Panch, 31-year-old son of 1961 Daytona 500 winner Marvin Panch, died with three others when his Piper PA-28 Cherokee broke up in severe turbulence over Rion, South Carolina, (near the Winnsboro/Ridgeway area) on Sept. 1, 1985. I can't believe another year has gone by. Hendrick Motorsports' lost family and team members on Sunday when their privately owned airplane crashed as they were flying to Martinsville for today's race. It is black, a 2004 Z71 model. Soon thereafter, en route to Martinsville Speedway, the plane crashed into Bull Mountain in Patrick County, Virginia. Leith, an established new-car dealer, was convinced to name Hendrick the general sales manager of the company, at age 23. The younger Panch had a modest career, making only 47 Cup Series starts in four years before retiring in 1976 at age 22. UPDATE #2 A small jet carrying the owner of NASCAR's top team and his wife lost its brakes and crash landed at a Key West, Fla., airport Monday evening, and the couple suffered minor injuries, officials said. He enjoys greatly corralling Ricky's buddies, and listening to them tell tales of his son's youth. [4] Hendrick is also the chairman of the company. This was about the time father and son had planned for Rick to step aside in a lesser semi-retired role and hand the company to his son. The plane remains in Key West. And he was just bawling," Hendrick said. "Ken said, 'Where are you right now?'" As of 2021, his team has won 280 NASCAR Cup Series races, making him the winningest team owner in NASCAR. Copyright 2017 1-800 Yacht Charters. "If we hadn't done that, it likely would have been a different story," Horton said of the safety area that is meant as a runway overrun space. 11y. Plus my family ". [16] Hendrick was sentenced in December 1997 to a $250,000 fine, 12 months' home confinement (instead of prison, due to his leukemia), three years probation, and to have no involvement with Hendrick Automotive Group (which was run by Jim Perkins) or Hendrick Motorsports (run by his brother John) during his year of confinement. Champion Dawgs favored to win CFP next season. Rick Hendrick carries a piece of his son with him everywhere he goes. Rick Hendrick owns a waterfront home on Sunset Key just east of Key West, The Miami Herald reported. All bonded in pain. Rick Hendricks seat came loose during the Oct. 31 plane accident in which he suffered four broken ribs and a broken shoulder when a Hendrick Motorsports plane lost its brakes and skidded off the runway in Key West, Hendrick said Monday. "If we hadn't done that, it likely would have been a different story," Horton said of the safety area that is meant as a runway overrun space. Mostly cloudy. [5][6], Hendrick drove in two races during the 1987 and 1988 Winston Cup Series, with finishes of 33rd and 15th, respectively. The Gulfstream 150 aircraft ran off the runway at the Key West International Airport Monday at 7:45 p.m. Rick and Linda Hendrick, a pilot and co-pilot were all taken We are just beyond thankful that everything turned out well with the crash and there weren't any major injuries down there. According to local authorities, the pilots of the plane reported they had no brakes upon landing. The GTP team was based in a tiny shop on Gasoline Alley (formerly Roena Street) in Indianapolis, Indiana and managed by Ken Howes of South Africa. / CBS Miami. FIA reveals details of new F1 management structure. It is the closest track to his hometown, Palmer Springs, Virginia. "And when I saw the people, I said, 'This place is going to go on, and we're going to take care of each other. You'll probably be less miserable there, because you're around your guys. We may earn money from the links on this page. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident. According to a statement from Hendrick Motorsports on Tuesday morning, Rick Hendrick suffered a broken rib and a broken clavicle in the crash. Why? CONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 2, 2011) Monday evening, a Gulfstream G150 aircraft operated by Hendrick Motorsports ran off the runway after experiencing braking issues upon landing at Key West International Airport in Key West, Fla. All four people on board -- Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick, his wife, Linda Hendrick, and two Hendrick Motorsports pilots -- were released from Lower Keys Medical Center early Tuesday morning. "That's the most eerie picture I've got," he said. No other injuries have been identified. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. He rubs them in thought occasionally with his hands, searching for words to make some sense of the senseless. Listen to this article. He'd like to go back and find every one of them and apologize, because until he experienced it, he "didn't have any damn idea what they were going through.". He feared that drive down the hill terribly. [15] In the 1980s, Honda automobiles were in high demand and Honda executives allegedly solicited bribes from dealers for larger product disbursements. And if we didn't have the character and the chemistry we have here it would have all fallen apart. "And then he said, 'Are you by yourself?'" Thank you! The plane is co-owned by Jimmie Johnson and normally shuttles the five-time defending NASCAR champion and his family to and from races. It was foggy in Martinsville that day, so maybe they diverted. October 31, 2011 / 10:37 PM "One thing I can say about him: He lived his life," Hendrick said. The plane lost its right-side landing gear, tipped over and burst into devouring flames as it came to a halt. WebAll four people on board -- Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick, his wife, Linda Hendrick, and two Hendrick Motorsports pilots -- were released from Lower Keys "I just know that the moment I saw them, something told me you've got to reassure them. To get there, you turn onto Stowe from Morehead Road and ease right around a 90-degree corner and down a steep hill. His main private jet is a Gulfstream V with the tail number N500RH. The success of Bennettsville was a precursor to the Hendrick Automotive Group, which now has over 100 franchises and 10,000 employees across 13 states. The plane appeared to suffer some damage with the left wing dipped down into a puddle of water and the nose of the plane into the ground near a fence. It's all about folks bonding together and needing each other and working together. Hendrick's Gulfstream G150, in a 2004 plane crash. NASCAR owner Hendrick survives plane crash. 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