FREDERICK, Okla. (AP) - The Air Force has identified the pilots
of a training jet involved in a deadly collision with an agricultural airplane in southwest Oklahoma Tuesday.
Officials at Sheppard Air Force Base say Captain Christopher S.
Otis and Second Lieutenant Roderick V. James were aboard the T-37
training jet when it collided with the plane southeast of Frederick
in a rural area about 11:30 Tuesday morning.
James and Otis parchuted to safety and suffered minor injuries.
The pilot of the agricultural plane -- used for crop dusting --
was killed and hasn't been identified.
A spokesman for Air Tractor -- the maker of the plane -- says
the experienced pilot was delivering the plane to its new owner in
South Dakota.
The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the
crash.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
