By Lauren Raab. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Don Clements, Sr. but is survived by his mother, Carolyn Joy Templeton Clements and his brother, Kirk Alan Clements, both of whom reside in Denton, Texas. Makes no sense to claim "non-existent investigation" when the preliminary report describes verification of control continuity by examination for tensile overload separations and a determination of as-found fuel selector position. He was an FAA licensed Airline Transport Pilot with airplane, jet and helicopter ratings. Rock is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kim; three children, Rachel Palermo, Ryan Palermo (Madison), and Sarah Palermo; mother, Jackie Palermo; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jenny and Reggie Keogh; brother, Lance Palermo (Tonia); sisters, Ashley Palermo (Nick Goodling) and Alisha Palermo; brother-in-law, Scott Seeliger (Sheila); sister-in-law, Keri Keogh (Dave); nieces and nephews, Mikayla Seeliger, Mikenna Seeliger, Grayson Palermo, Addison Goodling, and Reid Goodling; aunts and uncles, Mary Ann Fiorenza, Tony Palermo, Sr. (Tina), Gil Manuel (Brenda), Johnny Manuel (Mona), Phil Manuel (Pam), and Matt Manuel (Carey); and numerous loving cousins and extended family. The grieving families need the analysis to be done on that blade. He and the department announced the death of Rock Palermo who was employed by the sheriff's office. The empennage was crushed and distorted. Got me back to scratching my head. Authorities have identified the victims as Rock Palermo and Richard Don Clements. Single engine, one of the most reliable planes on the planet. Extremely unlikely that one pilot would decide to kill himself with another pilot in the plane. That noted, my betting-bux is on 'something else' being 'the root cause' behind this puzzling crash. Id say he just wasnt able to retrieve from wherever it was. Louisiana authorities had identified the pilot earlier as Richard Don Clements and his instructor as Rock Palermo. The following individuals will serve as pallbearers: Jay Bice, Kevin Derousselle, John Emerson, Ellis Hassien, Tony Mancuso, Rob Parrish, Poncho Seaford, and Matt Vezinot. Two witnesses told investigators that the plane plunged nose-down, without any rotation. Thrown blade and resulting immediate out of balance could have ripped an engine mount, canted the engine in some way creating horrendous aerodynamics and an unrecoverable dive? with Cameron Sheriff Don Johnson, KPLC reports that Johnson said the bodies are believed to be Rock Palermo and Richard . Hes the guy who trains everybody to do what we do. I forgot to mention that the model Spacewalker with the three-blade prop would immediately recover and glide normally if I shut the engine off, too. It would be much easier to do if you are solo. Two bodies were recovered from the wreckage. Calcasieu Sheriff Tony Mancuso got emotional while speaking Wednesday morning at a news conference. Well, if the cause is "something else" there is zero chance that we'll find out anything about it through a non-existent investigation by the NTSB or the FAA. BATON ROUGE, La. Honorary Pallbearers are William Don Clements, William Edward Shaddock, Jr., Stephen Gorham Shaddock, William Edward Shaddock II MD, Brian Ray Jones and William Craig Jones. Posted on 2/3/21 at 10:57 am to Lithium. Romanian billionaire Dan Petrescu and his family were killed in . Dr Mary Lou Clements-Mann, epidemiologist and leading researcher on AIDS vaccines, dies with her husband, Dr Jonathan Max Mann, in Swissair plane crash off Nova Scotia; couple were on their way to . Winds will ease into the evening. Copyright 2021 KPLC. File photo of police lights (iStockPhoto). ADVERTISEMENT. Hackberry, LA (KPLC) - The National Transportation Safety Board has released the report on its investigation of a deadly plane crash in Hackberry. They were aboard a 1979 Cessna 182Q, of which Clements had recently become part owner of.. In a typical configuration, it has 178 seats . Hard to think of anything that makes sense here. Would have been found if present at the impact site. The plane then submerged, hetoldThe American-Press. Airspeed remained just above wing stall all the way to the ground. It seems me that sometimes, even with all the best preparations, bad luck can find a good pilot. HACKBERRY, La. Records show that the day's first flight ended about 2:36 p.m. An ATP-rated CFI teaching another pilot, good weather, an aircraft known to be fairly reliable and having docile characteristics. I'd expect the model to be MUCH more sensitive to 'prop-disc-effects' than the man-carrying versionwhich is not to suggest they don't exist for a full-sized C-182. I think its a possibility that needs to be explored by people who know a whole lot more about it than I do. So airspeed likely high and elevator authority should have been present. The third blade was recovered at the crash site, just not by the "NTSB" Who ever recovered the airplane did not do a thorough enough job. He was a partner in the firm of Veron, Bice, Palermo & Wilson in Lake Charles, and he was a founding member of the Judge Albert Tate Inn of Court. Barbe High orchestra plays at Lake Charles Airport, Lake Charles residents concerned about cracked pavement. He enjoyed every minute spent with them, from discussing politics and world travel with Rachel to attending Ryans baseball games to listening to Sarah play guitar and speak the Spanish language. Don is survived by his wife, Nancy Edith Shaddock Clements, and their two children, Mary Kathryn Clements and William Don Clements. On Feb. 2, 2021, an aircraft went down, killing both men on board, Rock Palermo and Don Clements. I missed the nose down attitude observed by witnesses. Bold criminal secretly relaunched massage parlor prostitution ring as he cut a deal with prosecutors. NEW ORLEANS The pilot who died in a Feb. 2 plane crash in Louisiana had just bought a share in the aircraft, and the other man killed in the crash was his instructor, the National Transportation Safety Board reported Thursday. They consider him a mentor and the best pilot they knew. It would seem the elevator itself could be jammed instead. The wreckage was recovered to a secure storage facility where an engine and airframe examination was completed under the supervision of a Federal Aviation Administration inspector. The NTSB report outlines the final moments the craft was in flight. It seems odd it's damn near nose down like that unless it was human input which, would hate to think that. Clemente's plane was allegedly "unfit" to fly. Im not saying thats what happened, just a theory and my original gut feeling of what might have happened, but it is a theory that seems consistent with the facts. Probable causes are generally given in final reports, which can take a year or more. Run-away trim that led to??? Richard Don Clements, 55, a well-respected financial planner and talented musician, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in an aviation accident. In fact, during his training with Palermo, Kerbow says there was an emergency. Louisiana authorities had identified the pilot earlier as Richard Don Clements and his instructor as Rock Palermo. "It is a great loss for the department and the entire community," officials said at a press conference, "It didn't matter the time of day or night who was in trouble, if it was in another parish and they needed our plane he would jump in and take over.". Provided by Lake Charles KPLC Rock Palermo and Don Clements were killed in a plane crash near Hackberry, on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. JohnsontoldKPLC-TV that the second occupant, Richard Don Clements, was believed to be a student of Palermos. This seems mechanical or structural based on the flight path which, hopefully, NTSB will clear up if so. Im still waiting on the full report from N8991W. The demonizing of the NTSB over not traveling to this accident included the untruthful claim "I found the missing blade". It would recover immediately with added power.I won't go so far as to say he's nailed it as to the cause of this crash, but at least he's not off on some crazy idea. Both men considered Palermo a close friend and mentor--the one theyd want on hand in an emergency. In the last 12 seconds of recorded data, the airplane made a right turn and had descended about 3,200 ft. The CPSO will be working with family, supporting them. Cameron Sheriff: Two bodies recovered from plane crash near Hackberry, LSU WR Malik Nabers arrested in New Orleans; prosecutors refuse to charge with condition, Road closed following fire at Entergy substation, Charges upgraded for suspect arrested in deadly shooting, police say, Health experts, former athletes respond to NCAAs proposal to reduce game time and plays. The plane would stall and fall without any elevator input at all. The plane that crashed Monday was a Boeing 737-800, not the Boeing 737 Max, a newer model that was temporarily grounded worldwide following two deadly crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. Don was dearly loved by the entire Shaddock family, numerous relatives and friends. Sept. 14, 2014 10:37 PM PT. (KPLC) - Two bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of a plane that went down near Hackberry Tuesday, Cameron Sheriff Don Johnson said. Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center confirmed that 61-year-old Michael Clements died Tuesday. The report did not identify any witnesses by name. The plane, a single-engine Cessna 182 four-seater, crashed on a small island between Hackberry and Big Lake, near Pete Seay Circle. It is a detailed order of 40+ pages. This is certainly one of the most mysterious 182 crashes in recent history. Watch the 2 Your Health report for Thursday, Watch the 2 Your Health report for Tuesday, Crawfish Tracker: Signs of life (and price drops). There was not immediate information about arrangements. Because of this, some have theorized that a propeller failure is to blame for this accident.Losing a blade in flight, with the 3-blade, constant speed propeller rotating at 2400-2500 rpm would likely cause a vibration so violent, it could easily render the pilots unconscious and/or damage the airframe/elevator so severely that the airplane would not be controllable.If only we could go through the maintenance records and see when the constant speed propeller was last serviced or overhauled.I'm sure the NTSB will figure it out, but we'll just have to wait. Anyone who cared about the families and somehow detected the blade, would not rest until investigators obtained the blade. Then there is the possibility of an elevator control malfunction, causing a nose down attitude. Wednesday afternoon, a procession was held as Palermo was brought to a Jennings funeral home, click here for more. He can then use it becoming "lost" to push the "NTSB is at fault for not being on site" canard. I watched all three episodes of Utube guy, and I still dont really know what his theory really was. But all the groundspeed points at the end are low. The families have been notified, the sheriff said. HACKBERRY, La. This is the perfect weekend to get outdoors! The Cessna 182Q then departed again at 5:13 p.m. and crashed 31 minutes later at 5:44 p.m. Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus. The plane took off again about 5:13 p.m. and crashed about a half-hour later. Was the missing blade buried with the wreckage and not found.. or did the blade fail at 4500 feet and get thrown before the dive? Sheriff Ron Johnson told KPLC that the plane crashed on a small island between Hackberry and Big Lake, near Pete Seay Circle. The plane took off again about 5:13 p.m. and crashed about a half-hour later. Palermo was flying a Cessna 182 like one he owned, still parked at a local hangar. The flight was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. Accused murderer cleared by Baton Rouge jury after representing himself in court, released from jail, School accused of ignoring sexual misconduct of student later arrested in high-profile rape case. Palermo was an instructor on the flight and Clements was a student. The plane, a single-engine Cessna 182 four-seater, crashed on a small island between Hackberry and Big Lake, near Pete Seay Circle. Philip Clements, a 62-year-old Chester Township man, was killed in the crash and was the lone passenger on the plane. Smoke billows after a small touring plane crashed over the San Donato Milanese district in Milan. No CFI would loop or allow his student to loop a 182.Not surprised that your "gut feeling" was criticized. More controversy for clicks and useful in the relentless vendetta against NTSB. Don Clements Death - Obituary | Accident : Dead-Death has learned the passing of Don Clements who has died in a plane crash that occurred in Hackberry.. Don was also a proud supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, and especially proud of his son, Will, becoming an Eagle Scout with Troup 5, which is associated with the First United Methodist Church. He was happiest in the clouds. The plane then submerged, he told. I hope the the NTSB will be able to determine a cause other than undetermined loss of control. Plane was owned by an aviation company in Sulfur. Authorities first got a call around 5:47 p.m. Tuesday of a plane flying low, then disappearing, Johnsons said. I even asked at one point, Rock, would you like to take controls of the airplane? He said, No, youre doing a good job. Carbon Monoxide poisoning possibly? LSU pitcher Paul Skenes LSU women's basketball beats Georgia 83-66 in SEC Tournament matchup. Local pilot Steve Thompson admits they may never know due to damage to the aircraft. No obvious reason so far for not pulling out from the dive. In addition to holding the prestigious Certified Financial Planner certificate, Don held advanced designations in the field of retirement income planning, RICP, and retirement plans, CRPC. GREENVILLE, S.C. - No. Port Allen Pelicans basketball team soaring toward fourth-straight state title, Sample duo leading Scotlandville into playoffs, For help accessing the WBRZ-TV Public File, contact: Joey Verrett at, LSU gymnastics club meet brings tourists to downtown Baton Rouge. HACKBERRY, La. No preliminary cause has been given yet, on the deadly plane crash that took the lives of Palermo and Clements. Yes indeed! Palermo was an attorney for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office, they said. When Don wasnt involved in hunting, fishing, and music, he was at home in his beautiful rose garden and vegetable garden, which he nurtured in order to bring fresh roses and vegetables on a regular basis to his beloved wife, Nancy. The Tigers beat out No. Visitation will resume on Saturday February 6, 2021 at Trinity Baptist Church from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 AM, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be observed at 12 noon on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 935 Bilbo Street, Lake Charles, Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Charles has been entrusted with arrangements. Would like to ask for a line of discussion about the lack of a mayday call, which hasn't been previously discussed in this thread. According to the How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? The National Transportation Safety Board said the single-engine plane crashed around 9:30 a.m. Killed in the crash. @ http://kirtlandflightcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/C182-POH.pdf notes that "Prompt lowering of the nose to maintain airspeed and establish a glide attitude is the first response to an engine failure" and a Figure indicating at a 'speed 70 kias, prop windmilling, flaps up, zero wind" the ideal glide distance from 4,000 AGL to ground is 6 miles." CNN Five people who worked for an environmental response consulting firm were killed in a plane crash Wednesday in Little Rock, Arkansas, while on their way to a metal factory explosion site. 1 LSU's big win over Butler. The recorded ADS-B data revealed that the airplane departed again at 1713 and proceeded south toward the Gulf coast. The airplane departed from Southland Field Airport (UXL), Sulphur, Louisiana, about 1326 and terminated about 1436. The descent then increased rapidly. Palermo was an instructor on the flight and Clements was a student. The airplane reached about 4,500 ft above ground level (agl), as the airspeed decreased. NORTH PLATTE, Neb. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the music mission at First United Methodist Church in Lake Charles or to a charity of your choice. The plane, a single-engine Cessna 182, crashed on a small island between Hackberry and Big Lake, LA. On Wednesday, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancusos voice broke as he told reporters that one victim, Rock Palermo, was the departments pilot, attorney and friend. We appreciate everyone's prayers Clements was a financial planner with Global Asset Management. MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. Greater Pittsburgh Airport was still considered new when the regularly scheduled TWA Flight 400 crashed on Easter Sunday in 1956. Baton Rouge man arrested in Ascension horse theft; one adult, two minors Southern University AgCenter's Livestock Show celebrates its 80th anniversary, St. John's big inning hands Southeastern second straight loss, Coach Kim Mulkey talks LSU's record-tying season. Daniel Dal Zennaro/EPA-EFE/Shutt. The Global Asset Management Group family is saddened by the loss of our dearest friend and colleague, Don Clements. In what way am I misinterpreting my observations?BTW, I'm a low-time private pilot who owned a C172 in the late'90s, and I've also logged about forty hours in a C182. The 1972 Puerto Rico DC-7 crash was an aviation accident that occurred on December 31, 1972, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Investigating accidents and making cogent, helpful recommendations is the NTSB's job. Based solely on the description of the situation, sounds to me like they decided to try to do a slow roll and screwed it up. The engine sustained significant impact damage and was saturated with mud.