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Sedona scene of morning aircraft crash
Sedona AZ – Sedona Fire District received a call for an aircraft crash at Sedona Oak Creek Airport at 9:42 this morning. Fire crews arrived to find a single engine aircraft that had come to rest on the taxiway after an aborted take-off.
“Both of the aircrafts occupants were uninjured and had exited the airplane,” said Battalion Chief Buzz Lechowski. “The aircraft was upright although the...
Breaking News: Early Evening Plane Crash at Sedona Airport
Landing gear separated from plane during attempted landing.
Sedona AZ (December 19, 2018) – At 4:49 this afternoon, Sedona Fire District was dispatched to Sedona Oak Creek Airport after it was reported that a small plane had crashed and was on fire. Upon arrival, SFD determined that a small plane had skidded of the south end of the runway.
“When I arrived, there was a small amount of smoke...
Governor Proclaims Monsoon Awareness Week
Merrill Roberts’ Monsoon in Sedona
Sedona AZ (June 10, 2018) – Governor Doug Ducey proclaimed June 10-15 Monsoon Awareness Week. The proclamation recognizes the importance of being informed about Arizona’s severe weather and flooding.
“Monsoon Awareness Week provides valuable education and information for Arizona residents to use to get prepared,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “I encourage...
2018 is a critical year for Sedona
Sedona AZ (May 13, 2018) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor:
Dear Sedona residents,
Sedona AZ
2018 is a critical year for us in the Greater Sedona Region. Those registered Voters in the Sedona City limits have the opportunity to make an important decision and positive changes. After living here twenty-five years, I think I’ve seen it all but, more importantly, I finally...
Yavapai County Flood Control District
Sedona AZ (April 7, 2016) – Flood Control? Here in arid Arizona? Yes, it does rain enough in Arizona that flooding will happen with some regularity. Sometimes it occurs on a small, neighborhood scale following high intensity, summer thunderstorms. At other times, flooding occurs on a regional scale, spanning multiple counties, resulting from widespread rainfall brought by a winter storm front...
Sedona Must Close Airport and Build Sustainable Economy
Sedona Airport mesa
Sedona AZ (April 1, 2016) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor:
The Sedona airport needs to be SHUT DOWN. There are too many planes and helicopters flying around the Sedona red rock country. The planes and helicopters are noisy, a complete eyesore and are mucking up our beautiful Sedona scenery. There are so many helicopters flying about filled with rich,...
Sedona Plane Crash Injures Pilots
Plane crashes with two aboard in Sedona, Arizona
Sedona AZ (March 23, 2015) – The initial investigation indicates the F-1 Rocket brand single engine plane lost power on its final approach to the Sedona, Arizona airport with two fliers aboard, Robert Coester, 65, of Gilbert, Arizona, and from Pennsylvania, Charles McCurry, 71, owner and builder of the aircraft. Realizing the plane would be unable...
Sedona Plane Crash
Sedona AZ (March 21, 2015) – PRELIMINARY INFORMATION – At approximately 11:30 this morning, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a fixed wing aircraft reported downed on Chavez Ranch Road and Cathedral Vista Drive, an area south of the Sedona, Arizona airport. The plane, an F1 Rocket experimental model, with two passengers suffering apparent non-life threatening...
Airport Road Rehabilitation Project
Article submitted by the City of Sedona
Sedona AZ (August 18, 2014) – Construction on Airport Road is scheduled to begin on August 18, 2014, and continue throughout the month of October 2014. The Airport Road project is located between the northern Forest Service Boundary and Airport Terminal Road, at the top of the Sedona Airport mesa.
The project includes milling and overlay of approximately...
2013 Sedona City Musings, Part One
SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock reviews the City of Sedona as it was in 2013 in Part One of a two part series
Sedona AZ (January 18, 2014) – OK, if you haven’t already done so, prepare to add another candle to your birthday cake since we crossed “GO” for another 12-month session to trip the light fantastic.
Reflecting on the past year, following are a few highlights:
• 1/5 –...