"As everybody is aware, there was a brake issue with the airplane landing," Johnson said. In 2004, a plane Hendrick owned crashed en route to a race in Martinsville, Va., killing all 10 onboard. "And when I saw the people, I said, 'This place is going to go on, and we're going to take care of each other. In 2004, a plane Hendrick owned crashed en route to a race in Martinsville, Va., killing all 10 on board. Horton said the plane ran off the runway, and then 100 feet beyond a 600-foot safety area that was finished in May. No other injuries have been identified. [12][13], On October 31, 2011, Hendrick and his wife, Linda, were involved in a plane crash in Key West, Florida, when the plane landed long at Key West International Airport. He said, 'Pull off a minute.'". Rick Hendrick was diagnosed with a broken rib and a broken clavicle, and Linda Hendrick was treated for minor cuts and bruises. The Gulfstream 150 aircraft ran off the runway at the Key West International Airport Monday at 7:45 p.m. And Ricky was on the plane. Linda Hendricks had minor cuts and bruises. "I said, 'I'm driving.' "It was a real big scare. November 1, 2011 / 11:50 AM And while walking through the house one morning he heard a report on the news that Ebersol had been involved in a plane crash. The plane is registered to Jimmie Johnson Racing II Incorporated in Charlotte, N.C. Johnson is a five-time defending NASCAR champion and drives for Hendrick Motorsports, which Rick Hendrick owns. He feared that drive down the hill terribly. They didn't feel obligated. They've got to know where you stand and how you feel. Both pilots did not suffer injuries. As of 2021, his team has won 280 NASCAR Cup Series races, making him the winningest team owner in NASCAR. Ricky's little girl, Ricki, is 9 years old. The plane crashed in a residential area near Sanford, Florida, killing Kennedy, pilot Michael Klemm and three people on the ground, and severely burned three others. Both Wallace and Scott had faced obstacles and racism in their paths to their breakthrough wins, and NASCAR is trying to put it right with its range of diversity programmes. That meeting saved Hendrick Motorsports. If I had been on that plane that day, Ricky wouldn't have been on it. Afterward, Hendrick opened a small used-car lot with Mike Leith. It stood as proof that they would stand as a company and as a family and fulfill the dreams of the people who died on that airplane. We are just beyond thankful that everything turned out well with the crash and there weren't any major injuries down there. 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All four people on board -- Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick, his wife, Linda Hendrick, and two Hendrick Motorsports pilots -- were released from Lower "It was a point in time that this place built more character than any group I've ever seen.". Hendricks suffered a broken rib and shoulder, according to the Associated Press. For a time Rick Hendrick wondered if his could. And he was just bawling," Hendrick said. Very frightening to hear," Earnhardt told reporters in Las Vegas, where he was attending the annual SEMA show, which showcases automotive specialty-equipment. A Hendrick-owned private plane skidded off the runway at Key West International Airport after the brakes failed during landing. You think about how your whole world shifts.". Hendrick was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 2017 and was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America on March 17, 2020.[3]. The plane remains in Key West. Why? I was at the Atlantis this weekend and saw your beautiful yacht. Rick Hendrick hurt as Jimmy Johnson's plane crashes in Key West, Click here to view photos of the wrecked plane, Nacogdoches County deputies seize 31 gallons of prescription medicine after chase. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the pilot and co-pilot radioed that the plane had no brakes upon landing in Key West. Hendrick team president John Hendrick, along with his twin daughters Kimberly and Jennifer. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Hendrick's influence increased sales to make the once troubled location become the region's most profitable. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. In 2004, a plane Hendrick owned crashed en route to a race in Martinsville, Va., killing all 10 onboard. How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory. 11y. In 1976, he sold his assets to purchase a franchise in Bennettsville, South Carolina. Then the phone rang again. According to a statement from Hendrick Motorsports on Tuesday morning, Rick Hendrick suffered a broken rib and a broken clavicle in the crash. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. "We would not let their dreams die, but instead to go out and take it to the world. On Oct. 21, 2014, Hendrick Motorsports held a celebration on the racing campus in remembrance of the lives lost in that crash. "I went up there, I remember just how emotional it was, how hard it was just to try to talk. No matter where he walked, Ricky's eyes followed. ), First published on November 1, 2011 / 11:50 AM. The plane ran completely off the runway and the runaway was closed for a short time before being reopened. The younger Panch had a modest career, making only 47 Cup Series starts in four years before retiring in 1976 at age 22. McGuinness ends retirement rumours with TT 2023 entry with Honda. And then I left.". The crash happened after the plane took off from Concord and was on approach in fog at a Martinsville airport. Ratings: 8/10 Elliott boosts Liverpool in FA Cup but makes Klopp's choices tougher, One year later, an update from Chris Evert on her cancer journey, What's next for Tom Brady and the Bucs? Promoting Professionalism in the Marine Industry. Ensuring Sustainability & Excellence in the Global Yachting Industry, Selected one of the Best Yacht Blogs on the Planet by Feedspot.com. Its been a long night for him hes trying to get some rest and we just touched base and I know that hes OK, Johnson said. Scott Lathram was on the plane. Shes definitely Princess-worthy!, Jana Sheeder A small jet carrying the owner of NASCAR's top team and his wife has crash landed in Key West. Hendrick's mind raced. Your email address will not be published. "And then he started naming them off And it was Ricky, Kimberly and Jennifer, John and Jeff And I said, 'Oh no '". Jimmie Johnson is currently in 6th place in the 2011 NASCAR standings. The crash happened at 7:45 p.m., said Monroe County Sheriff's St. Evan Calhoun. Plus my family ". I fed off of that.". The plane lost its right-side landing gear, tipped over and burst into devouring flames as it came to a halt. Mostly cloudy. "Ken said, 'Where are you right now?'" Hendrick pulled over, fearing something was wrong at Martinsville with one of his race teams. Copyright 2011 WBTV. In that moment, Rick Hendrick lost his only son, his brother, his nieces, his best friends and his most-established, loyal business associates. The sport was rocked on Oct. 24, 2004, when 10 people on a Hendrick Motorsports-owned Beechcraft Super King Air 200 died in a Sunday morning crash near Bull Mountain, Virginia. The Gulfstream 150 aircraft ran off the runway at the Key West International Airport Monday at 7:45 p.m. Rick and Linda Hendrick, a pilot and co-pilot were all taken This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He had gone over to check on his mother, who was living alone only a few months following Hendrick's father's death. "And I said, 'Well, do you want to put it in here where you see it every single day? Because you're family, too. The plane apparently skidded off the 4,800-foot runway and came to a stop along a 600-foot unpaved safety area that had been added in May. ", "Well " Hendrick continued. "For the first few years you go through, 'It's not fair to see young couples and young guys out with their sons.' So it is striking on this day and regarding this subject that he stares blankly toward the intersection where the wall meets the ceiling, or his eyes are closed altogether. All rights reserved. We're going to get through this.' Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports: Linda and I have been overwhelmed by all the words of encouragement and genuine concern weve received. Mrs. Hendrick was treated for minor cuts and bruises, and both pilots were released without injury. It's all about folks bonding together and needing each other and working together. Kennedy, 52, was the husband of ISC/NASCAR executive Lesa France Kennedy and the father of Ben Kennedy, currently quickly moving up through the familys corporate ranks. Copyright 2017 1-800 Yacht Charters. That crash, on Oct. 24, 2004, killed all 10 aboard, including his son, brother and two nieces. His son, too, had died. Member of Chartered Yacht Broker's Association, Inc. 2023 www.staugustine.com. Their Swearingen Merlin III plane lost power and went down when ice was sucked into the engines as they approached Tri-Cities Airport near Bristol. If we hadnt done that, it likely would have been a different story, county airport director Peter Horton said of the safety area that is meant as a runway overrun space. I'm supposed to be the leader here and be strong.". The pilot and co-pilot, who were not injured, were also taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure. Please enter valid email address to continue. ( www.chicagotribune.com) More Christian Brandalise 68 member comments Are 'fluffier' tennis balls causing longer matches at the Australian Open? KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) - A small jet carrying the owner of NASCAR's top team and his wife lost its brakes and crash landed at a Key West, Fla., airport Monday evening, and the couple suffered minor injuries, officials said. All four HMS drivers -- Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne -- showed up. The child born from Ricky's relationship with fiance Emily Maynard stays with Rick and Linda each Wednesday night, and they wake on Thursday and take her to school. Then you blame the sport. That included Hendricks son, Ricky, his brother and twin nieces. He also had a single start in both the Busch Series and the Craftsman Truck Series. CONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 2, 2011) Monday evening, a Gulfstream G150 aircraft operated by Hendrick Motorsports ran off the runway after experiencing braking issues upon landing at Key West International Airport in Key West, Fla. All four people on board -- Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick, his wife, Linda Hendrick, and two Hendrick Motorsports pilots -- were released from Lower Keys Medical Center early Tuesday morning. It was the hardest thing he's ever had to do. Rick Hendricks plane runs off runway. It was Rick Hendrick's proudest racing moment. "And then, when you fly in, there's the mountain," he said. Hendrick, the patriarch of one of NASCARs most successful race teams, is also well known in the megayacht community. But we cant change anything because this is how we make our living. The team experienced mixed successes, setting track records and winning many pole positions but few races. Hendrick also owns racing teams for NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Hendrick recently celebrated his 199th career victory in the Sprint Cup Series as an owner. You have permission to edit this article. 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Johnson was not on the plane at the time of the accident. At 46 and beginning a comeback after being off the track for several years, Turner was scheduled to run the following weekends National 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. KEY WEST (CBSMiami/AP) NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick and his wife Linda are back home in North Carolina after they suffered minor injuries Monday Johnson, a five time NASCAR champion, was not on the plane. The Red Bull Junior Team has announced its line-up for the 2023 season, with five newcomers to its roster. Only quick work by former Marine Larry Hicks on the nearby shore saved the then-60-year-old Roush from drowning. Who's on it? The project was abandoned after only a few seasons. Hall of Fame driver Curtis Turner, one of Cups first superstars, died along with professional golfer Clarence King when their Aero Commander 500 crashed near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 4, 1970. Not one was empty. It was bad. In 2004, Hendrick's son Ricky, his brother and two nieces were killed when a plane owned by Hendrick crashed in Martinsville, Virginia. Upon returning home to Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Mr. Hendrick was further evaluated as a precautionary measure by his personal physician. "You blame yourself a lot. Hi, your blog is simply amazing. All flew home to North Carolina on Tuesday morning. Why do it anymore?' NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick returned home Tuesday, a day after he broke a rib and shoulder when his plane ran off the runway in Key West, Fla. Afterward, Ebersol, then president of NBC Sports, handed him a DVD of family memories. Dick Ebersol knows. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. It's the first track he ever attended with his father. He's won more races there than anywhere else. Chance of rain 90%. "You just don't think you can get through something like that," Hendrick said. All ten souls on that aircraft were lost. WebOn October 31, 2011, Hendrick and his wife, Linda, were involved in a plane crash in Key West, Florida, when the plane landed long at Key West International Airport. "The crash made all these holes, and all these people had meant so much to me. Joe Jackson was on the plane. On the return trip home, his phone rang. He was diagnosed with four broken ribs (previously stated as one broken rib), a broken clavicle (as previously stated) and bruising. I don't want to run from anything. In 2004, a plane Hendrick owned crashed en route to a race in Martinsville, Va., killing all 10 onboard. One day each year, during this exact week in late October, just as the wind begins to blow colder and the air breathes crisper and the leaves explode with color, Rick Hendrick removes the cover from a Chevrolet Tahoe in his garage on the Hendrick Motorsports campus, unlocks it and drives it home. Hendricks added a 24-meter (80) superyacht sportfish tenderto the megayachts already impressive inventory of watertoys. For the first two or three years following the crash, Hendrick would see young men from time to time who looked like Ricky. Im very glad that he and everybody appears to be okay.. Very frightening to hear," Earnhardt told reporters in Las Vegas, where he was attending the annual SEMA show, which showcases automotive specialty-equipment. It was at Homestead Miami Speedway, at which he received a standing ovation in the prerace driver meeting. One of those photographs is from July 2001, when Ricky won the Craftsman Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway. And we're going to do whatever we got to do to take care of each other. 2011 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. All bonded in pain. But every single person in there was upset.". KEY WEST, FLORIDA (WBTV) - Rick Hendrick and his wife Linda were among four people onboard a plane when it crash-landed at the Key West International Airport. [5][6], Hendrick drove in two races during the 1987 and 1988 Winston Cup Series, with finishes of 33rd and 15th, respectively. And if we didn't have the character and the chemistry we have here, it would have all fallen apart. I have a special relationship with the people here. Founded 1982. If they were OK, they'd have called. The crash happened after the plane took off from Concord and was on approach in fog at a Martinsville airport. The National Transportation and Safety Board will investigate the cause of the crash. '", "It gets easier," he said. After 10 years, the hurt is mostly manageable, he said, but it still overwhelms him at times. Photographs of the crash show the plane largely intact and with its nose resting on the ground about 20 feet in front of a chain-linked airport boundary fence. It's difficult to go back to Martinsville. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Gulfstream 150 aircraft ran off the runway at the Key West International Airport Monday at 7:45 p.m. Rick and Linda Hendrick, a pilot and co-pilot were all taken to Lower Keys Medical Centers. "You didn't leave," Essex said. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. Ricky parked the vehicle just before noon and boarded a Beechcraft Super King Air 200 with nine other people. That's what Rick Hendrick found out the hard way last night when his private jet crashed off the runway in Key West, Florida. He was at Atlantis once, and there was a young man wearing a camouflage sun visor, just like Ricky used to. The Hendrick racing compound sits down a hill on Stowe Lane in Concord, North Carolina. CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick returned home Tuesday, a day after he broke a rib and shoulder when his plane ran off the runway in Key West, Fla. Hendrick Motorsports said the brakes failed when the Gulfstream G150 landed at Key West International Airport on Monday night. 28m Yacht Whirlwind Offers Sailing in Caribbean, Designer Brings CURB APPEAL to Luxury Yachts, 58 Meter St Martin Yacht Charter Vessel Is A Standout, How to Chill After Covid Lockdown [quick strategy], Privacy Policy for Our Family of Companies, France Italy Monaco Croatia Spain, Caribbean Virgin Islands St. Martin St. Barts, Superyacht owner: Rick Hendrick, Superyacht and NASCAR Owner Injured in Plane Crash. Hendricks wife, Linda, suffered minor cuts and bruises. 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And while walking through the house one morning he heard a report on the news that Ebersol had Its just nice to hear his voice and hear him say hes fine and OK and Linda is as well along with the pilots. He rubs them in thought occasionally with his hands, searching for words to make some sense of the senseless. All Rights Reserved. In December 2000, Hendrick received a full pardon from President Bill Clinton. On Nov. 2, eight days after the crash, he knew it was imperative that he address the organization. A decade later, Hendrick Motorsports is a stronger, more dominant organization now than it was then. Several lawsuits were filed against various parties, including Hendrick Motorsports, regarding the crash, and all have been long-since settled. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. But it wasn't God's plan. The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, Saddled with uncompetitive Minardi machinery, Tarso Marques didn't manage to score points in his three partial seasons of Formula 1. She looks just like him, and her grandfather says she acts just like him, too. "My wife said to me one time, I was going to stay home, and she said 'You're going to be just as miserable here. General Manager Jeff Turner, as well as chief engine builder and one of the We dont have a lot of answers at this point. Rick Hendrick and his wife, Linda, escaped serious injury on Oct. 31, 2011, when their Gulfstream 150 lost its brakes and slid off the runway at Key West (Fla.) It certainly was a scary event I can only imagine.. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, his company had a revenue in excess of US$3.5 billion in 2009, after selling 100,000 vehicles and servicing 1.5 million, and is the sixth-largest dealership in the United States. After doing so, he became the youngest Chevrolet dealer in the United States. But there are concerns that parts are in short supply as the entire paddock tries to build up stocks at the same time, How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, After holding his nerve and hip-checking his teammate on the run to the line, Austin Cindric made a perfect start to life as a full-timer in the NASCAR Cup Series by winning the Daytona 500. * Most laps led. Co-pilots, James Klepper and Jay Luckwaldt, also escaped without serious injuries in the Monday night crash. CNN A small plane carrying Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick and three others crashed Monday evening after veering off a runway at Floridas Key The Key West incident happened on nearly the same day as a major plane crash involving the Hendrick family 7 years ago. And you come back. Rick Hendricks seat came loose during the Oct. 31 plane accident in which he suffered four broken ribs and a broken shoulder when a Hendrick Motorsports plane lost its brakes and skidded off the runway in Key West, Hendrick said Monday. The runway at the airport was shut down for a period of time because the plane ran 100 feet beyond the 600 foot safety zone. KEY WEST, Fla. (CBSDFW.COM/AP) - A well known NASCAR owner and his wife are recovering at a Florida hospital after their plane crash landed at an airport in Key West. traveling in private planes and sometimes helicopters just part of the job, Kobe Bryant's death in a helicopter crash, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. Thank you! The plane appeared to suffer some damage with the left wing dipped down into a puddle of water and the nose of the plane into the ground near a fence. Very frightening to hear," Earnhardt told reporters in Las Vegas, "I'm very glad that he and everybody appears to be OK.". Listen to this article. There are three races remaining in the 2011 season, including Sunday's race at Texas Motor Speedway. The two heartbroken fathers talk every year at this time. The Key West incident happened on nearly the same day as a major plane crash involving the Hendrick family 7 years ago. "I'm very glad that he and everybody appears to be OK.". Hendrick, his wife Linda and two pilots were on board. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. All four have safely returned to North Carolina. Thank you! Hendrick Motorsports' lost family and team members on Sunday when their privately owned airplane crashed as they were flying to Martinsville for today's race. Webplane crash during training on Cotroceni Airfield Mel Carnahan: United States 2000 Governor of Missouri: Several members of Hendrick family also died including Ricky Hendrick. [5] In 1984, he founded All-Star Racing (now Hendrick Motorsports). And when he decided to go, Linda wanted to join him. Hendrick remembers vividly the moment he found out. Team owner Rick Hendricks brother, John, died, along with Ricks son, Ricky, twin nieces Kimberly and Jennifer (Johns daughters), renowned engine-builder Randy Dorton, HMS executive Jeff Turner, DuPont executive Joe Jackson, pilots Elizabeth Morrison and Richard Tracy, and Scott Latham, one of Tony Stewarts pilots deadheading to the race at Martinsville Speedway. "If we hadn't done that, it likely would have been a different story," Horton said of the safety area that is meant as a runway overrun space. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Sardinia Luxury Tax on Mediterranean Yacht Charter Vessels Abolished, Ferretti Yacht SEA STREAM brings Luxury Charter to Seychelles. Hendrick began drag racing at age 14 in a self built 1931 Chevrolet. The sanctioning bodys Cessna 310R was on a nonbusiness flighta violation of company policyand was not mechanically cleared to fly when a cockpit fire disabled it. The 10 greatest moments of Maya Moore's career, Maya Moore legacy extends beyond basketball court, WNBA trade takeaways: How Jonquel Jones' trade impacts Breanna Stewart's potential move. It's the track where he earned his first win as an owner -- a win that kept a then-fledging Hendrick Motorsports in business. Rick Hendrick, owner of NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports and the 164 Trinity motor yacht WHEELS, escaped with only a broken rib and broken clavicle (collarbone) when his small plane lost its brakes and crash landed at Key West International Airport late Monday. And his son-in-law, Marshall Carlson, wanted to join him. The National Transportation and Safety Board will investigate the cause of the crash. The car was actually built by Lola but resembled later Corvette models and was powered by GM's twin-turbo V-6 engine. They work hard and weed out pieces that don't fit the mission's puzzle. The plane is registered to Jimmie Johnson Racing II Incorporate in Charlotte, N.C. Johnson is a five-time defending NASCAR champion and drives for Hendrick Motorsports, which Rick Hendrick owns. "He said they'd found the wreck And there were no survivors " Hendrick said. Hendrick continued. "It was like a family reunion or something. The Hendricks had minor injuries and the pilot and co-pilot were taken in as a precaution, said county airport director Peter Horton. [5], In the late 1970s, Hendrick founded a drag boat racing team that won three consecutive championships, as well as setting a world record of 222.2mph (357.6km/h) with Nitro Fever. With five full-time employees and 5,000 square feet (460m2) of workspace, he fielded one NASCAR Winston Cup team. Call 1-800 Yacht Charters or go tohttps://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/ now for a free consultation. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. He was an executive for Jeff Gordon's sponsor, DuPont. "And I really believe if you don't have any faith or a lot of friends and family -- and my family is huge, because of these folks, here. That's the way I am every year. 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