Herknav56

I was I was a C130 nav at Pope on that day. I lost a buddy that day. 4 of us went to Awads training together. 1 of the other 4 died in the Wyoming crash. I feel blessed to b alive. The pilot was aggressive, but within standards. The largest tactical error that day was a late takeoff which meant a 1 hr route was not flown so there was probably an extra 3 or 4 thousand lbs . of fuel on board. The aggressive approach and extra fuel provided a sink rate too large for the pilots to overcome. One can only speculate that all the brass at the airshow wanted to stay on time to display efficiency. I dont blame them.....that is why we train. Keep in mind this is what I heard happened...only the crew knows for sure..God Bless thier families.