On May 5, 8:35 pm, JULIETT-DELTA wrote:
Nelson Funston experienced a takeoff incident at Ephrata, WA on Sunday
May 5; with substantial damage to JN. Nelson is currently in a
Seattle hospital with back injuries. Per Jan, he may be released
sometime this week, though anticipating the usual long period of back
healing. She says he is looking forward to being back on his feet, and
he will much welcome hearing from his fellow soaring pilots during his
recuperation. Here is the mailing address:
Nelson Funston
PO Box 979
Mercer Island, WA 98040

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Wings appear intact, fuselage badly broken. Lucky pilot!

Mike