User:Montana Rose

I was widowed when my husband and brother-in-law lost their lives in a 1977 Grumman Cheetah.

Years later I learned of faulty carburetors yet NTSB stated on report pilot error and that plane burned. Later the remains of the crash were discovered whereby the fuselage ,carburetor and a significant amount of wreckage remained. (flat ground 1 mile from takeoff.)

Research reveals that particular carburetor was faulty and had an Airworthiness directive issued on it. I have copies of the directive and will be taking it to Western Skyways in Montrose, Colorado for inspection.

If in fact it malfunctioned as described in the directive I have been counseled to first file suit against NTSB for concealment.Then move forward and file against Marvel Schebler mfg.

I was only 27 at time of crash. I have raised our two children and it has not been easy. I am interested in chatting with anyone who may have heard of fatalities in these carbs?

NTSB site reports include 30 fatalities with same take off and crash descriptions all of which are chalked up to pilot error. I can provide exact carb info etc if I hear from someone who is familiar with the this topic.

I would also appreciate knowing if anyone knows a business that is located closer to me than Western Skyways in Montrose, Colorado. I am in western Montana and the private plane maintenance business here thinks it may be the closest. None in Seattle etc.

Not sure if this is appropriate site for this but am trying to network with plane enthusiasts. Thanks for your time and consideration.