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November 22, 2004
Bush | Bush I Avoids Jet Crash
A private jet that was en route to Houston to pick up former President Bush clipped a light pole and crashed Monday as it approached Hobby Airport in thick fog, killing all three people aboard.

The Gulfstream G-1159A jet, coming into Houston, went down about 6:15 a.m. in an undeveloped area 1½ miles south of the airport, officials said. The former president had been scheduled to travel to Ecuador for a conference.

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the plane crash this morning,” Bush said through spokesman Tom Frechette. “I’d flown with this group before and know them well. I join in sending heartfelt condolences to each and every member of their families.”

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Posted by Michele at November 22, 2004 04:42 PM | TrackBack
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Headline should read: three die in private plane.

Bush is just a oh no footnote. Shouldn’t be in the headline.

Posted by: Connolly [TypeKey Profile Page] at November 23, 2004 11:09 PM

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