The aviation community is extending condolences to U.S.
Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) and his family on the death of the senator's son,
Dr. Perry Inhofe, in an aircraft accident near Owasso, Okla., last Sunday
afternoon.
According to media reports, the MU-2 aircraft piloted by
Perry Inhofe went down five miles away from the Owasso airport at about 4 p.m.
on Sunday afternoon. He was the only person on board. The NTSB has sent an
investigative team to the accident site and is expected to release more details
at a news conference late Monday.
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Perry Inhofe (EAA 730028), an orthopedic surgeon worked at Central States Orthopedics in Tulsa, was one of four children of Oklahoma's senior U.S. Senator.
"Our thoughts and prayers go to Sen. Inhofe and his
family during this difficult time," said EAA Chairman Jack Pelton.
Sen. Inhofe (EAA 179992) and his sons are annual visitors to
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and the Senator is a staunch supporter of General Aviation
on Capitol Hill. -Staff Report