Comments on: Sedona Airport Site of Airplane Crash UPDATE

By: Greg Yatko

Greg Yatko — Tue, 20 May 2014 05:54:44 +0000

I witnessed the roll-off, and the first thing I said to my breakfast party at the airport was, “why is he running with his props partially feathered, and he doesn’t have enough speed 2/3rds of the way down the runway?” I paid extra special attention because before he came past my viewing point at about 1/2 runway, his engines sounded like they were at max throttle, but his props sounded like they were feathered and not biting, which to me agreed why I perceived that he was going slow. Then I thought, “oh well, maybe I don’t understand planes as well as I thought…”, Then 3 seconds later, “boom”. I called the local FAA at Deer Valley Airport and left a message, but they never called back. That’s a shame because none of this is considered in the final analysis.

By: Teak Monkey

Teak Monkey — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:22:31 +0000

P.S. maybe if you didn’t drink so much at the Martini bar or where ever, your liver would not spasm. And to think you are so upset as to what the pilots call you? get real man are you in kindergarden?…..who cares if they call you rampies or whatever……get a life ! lmao

By: TeakMonkey

TeakMonkey — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:16:18 +0000

Right because all the children in sedona have cancer because of the airplanes…. get a fricking life man!!!
So you are one of the idiots who cried about the lights on 89a I guess.. well I have been here since 1968 and let me tell you, all you drum circle new age freaky hippies have ruined sedona…no the airport has not ruined sedona all you jerks that have moved here have….and yes I am am a sick degenerate!!! so deal with it whiner!

By: Pilots are evil

Pilots are evil — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 03:12:13 +0000

Go read http://www.closetheairport.com jet fuel dumping on people is sick, inhumane and illegal.

I don’t call this “whining.” Tell the parents of all the children in Sedona with cancer and Amanda’s family they are “whiners” you sick degenerate.

Lane Badger’s husband also died from bladder cancer from living near the airport and was not a smoker. Lane also has liver pain and liver spasms, just like the rest of us.

Pilots are primarily a selfish, sick, arrogant bunch they look down on those of us who are not pilots. “Groundies” and “rampies” is what we are called.

By: N. Baer

N. Baer — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:12:25 +0000

Speaking of tourism, or lack thereof, because of “the charm” being “choked out of Sedona,” I happened to catch news yesterday that the Italian developer who literally took over Tusyan, now wants to build an airport to accomodate jets so that tourists from all over the world will be able to fly directly into the Grand Canyon.

Hopefully, this desire to “pave paradise and put up a parking lot” will be obstructed by those with saner minds.

By: teak monkey

teak monkey — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:00:20 +0000

Dear Poisoned and sick in sedona……….MOVE if you dont like it here, bottom line is we don’t wan’t whiners like you in our town!

By: Teak Monkey

Teak Monkey — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:56:35 +0000

Dear Lane Badger!

You are one of the idiot’s that built or bought a home under the Airport that was put on the top of the mesa oh….sometime in the 50’s. So unless you can prove to us that you built your home before the airport was built and have suffered in your home since then….Well then SHUT THE (deleted) UP!!!!!!

By: Eddie Maddock

Eddie Maddock — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:34:56 +0000

To Libby & Phil Tregesserio:

Quoting your words:

“Grand Canyon NP and Zion NP and Bryce NP offer better scenery with retained simplicity.”

This brings to mind other words uttered at a Sedona Planning & Zoning Commission meeting three or four years ago. With regret I cannot recall the wise commissioner’s name whose words, unfortunately, fell on deaf ears.

“You’re choking the charm out of Sedona.”

Even sadder is the admission by you and other snowbunnies with whom you’ve become acquainted is the rapidly growing reputation Sedona, as an incorporated City, continues to nourish with the ongoing march to destroy all things of natural beauty and small town character in exchange for the lust for profitable gains, same as other run-of-the mill tourist towns throughout former scenic areas. Your comments are a sound indication that delusional bright idea grows dimmer on a daily basis.

Thank you for comments from creditable observers with objective perspectives.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:33:31 +0000

thumbs up ::-// to all

By: Libby and Phil Tregesserio

Libby and Phil Tregesserio — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:47:14 +0000

We have read with interest this story and the comments, coming back often to see if new thoughts or opinions have been expressed. Tragedies involving children are never understood. Loss at such a young age is bitter.

When the lost art of conversation is rediscovered, it makes for interesting reading for these two Maricopa County (six years for six months annually) residents. A comment would be appropriate from former visitors to address the need for an airport and economy downside:

You may find it of interest that amongst our group of snowbird friends hailing from Wisconsin/Idaho/New York/Maine/Nebraska/Ottowa/Toronto/Oregon/Alaska, we do not prefer additional trips to your fair city and no one ever goes to Mexico any longer. We say this not because of a bias but because it is an aid to hear. We enjoy Flagstaff for a cool summer outing about twice a year.

We visited Sedona in 2004 for a friend’s wedding weekend. In some areas it does offer spectacular scenery but it is a tourist town and one visit for us is enough. For us (and many friends and acquaintances), Grand Canyon NP and Zion NP and Bryce NP offer better scenery with retained simplicity.

We cannot speak to the airport but living near one would not be a preference because of noise and air pollution. We do understand that tourists might like the access if afforded and suggest an impact study in light of health and safety questions. Maybe one of your fine universities could take on the task? Thank you for your interest and time to share these comments.