Is it true that he was piloting the plane that crashed?
Yes. He was a good pilot, but had only been flying for a year. I remember everyone saying he had bought himself an overly sophisticated jet.
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So, he had his jet! People believe that he was the best catcher but he's still not inducted to hall of fame. This also surprised me.
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One year is not a long time
I bet teams don't allow this anymore
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It was not a long time. His instructor said he was an above average pilot, but he made a dumb mistake. He didn't put his flaps down while landing. His instructor and a friend were in the plane. They both survived.
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