Bob Hoover Involved in Auto Accident......He's OK

[paintboy]

Found out yesterday that flying icon, Bob Hoover was involved in a serious auto accident. Mr. Hoover, as is the case with all the legends from his era are all up there in years and this accident could have been a real tragedy for the aviation community. The car Hoover was driving at the time of the accident was totally destroyed, but Hoover managed to walk away. Hoover was taken to the hospital, found to be in good shape and released with only a few minor bruises. Anyone who has ever read Mr. Hoovers book knows that he has walked away from many near death experiences during his flying career, and it seem that Hoover has more lives than a cat. I for one am happy Hoover is alive to live another day and continue to support aviation. He is truely a national treasure and will be attending Reno this year again. I understand that after Hoover was released from the hosipital, he went to his home and within hours flew some aerobatics. We should name him "Hoover the Indestructable." More to follow as I get the info.

Dave

[AirDOGGe]

Re: Bob Hoover Involved in Auto Accident......He's OK

I'd sure love to have his guardian angel watching over me...The poor thing must work overtime

SO glad he's OK.

We miss seeing you in the skys over Stead, Mr. Hoover. Good health to you.

[flynundertaker]

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BIG TIME

[sierra fox]

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Definitely glad he's OK. Sure do miss him and all his antics

[RCoulter]

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Happy to hear he will be OK

[Airpirate]

Re: Bob Hoover Involved in Auto Accident......He's OK

Glad to hear that Mr. Hoover is okay and look forward to seeing him at Reno. Truely one of the finest pilots that has ever mastered the skies.

May God Bless him and keep him flying!

[dvddude]

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I understand that after Hoover was released from the hosipital, he went to his home and within hours flew some aerobatics. We should name him "Hoover the Indestructable." More to follow as I get the info.

Dave

I'm glad to hear that Mr. Hoover wasn't hurt too bad and escaped a potentially serious situation. He is a true, class act and one of the many aviation notables I hold in VERY high esteem! When you said he "flew some aerobatics", do you mean in an airplane? I thought he "grounded" himself and hadn't flown in many years. Does he still fly on a regular basis? Does he fly solo or with a "safety pilot"?

[paintboy]

Re: Bob Hoover Involved in Auto Accident......He's OK

I promised and update and here it is. These photos were taken of the two cars involved in the accident that Mr. Hoover was involved in. Major damage to both cars, and when you consider Mr. Hoover's age, he is very fortunate to have not been seriously injured in this accident. There is something to be said for BIG cars. Thank goodness noone was seriously hurt in this accident.

Dave

[John H]

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Im pretty sure the Crown Vic is Bob's...looks like he got hit from behind. (I think I saw him in that car at Tallichet's funeral.) Lucky indeed!

John