© Jackson Hole News John Walton
Date: |
March 27, 2005 |
Location: |
Jackson Hole, Wyoming |
Aircraft: |
CGS Hawk Arrow ultra light |
Reg: |
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Airline: |
- |
Flight No: |
- |
Fatalities: |
1 : 1 |
John Walton, second son to Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, crashed his ultra light shortly after taking off from Jackson Hole Airport. Improper reinstallation of the rear locking collar on the elevator control torque tube, which loosened the elevator control cable tension. |