June 22, 2003

Eugene Carapetyan

Eugene Carapetyan, an accomplished glider pilot and flight instructor, died on Thursday in a plane crash. He was 61.

Carapetyan was one of 50 glider pilots taking part in the 100th anniversary celebration of the Wright brothers' first flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C., when his sail plane crashed into the San Gabriel Mountains.

Posted on June 22, 2003 2:01 AM

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Remember my high school room mate at Judson, Scottsddale, AZ, was
also a ham / amateur radio operator. We enjoyed hamming from our dorm room.
Sad to learn March 2005 of his passing. He was a great fellow and friend back 44
years ago.

Posted by Ev Batey on March 14, 2005 9:45 AM
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