Man killed flying home to Sydney for a Simcha
November 26, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
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A Sydney man living in the U.S. and en route to Sydney for a friend’s wedding, died when his single-engine plane crashed near Hollister Airport in California.
Benny Glattstein
A Mooney aircraft
28-year-old Benny Glattstein was heading back to Sydney for the wedding of a close friend next week.
Glattstein, a former Moriah College student, had planned a scheduled stop in Hawaii and was to be a groomsman at the wedding in Sydney next week.
He was an experienced pilot who had co-operated Australian Air Ferry…a professional service ferrying aircraft around the globe.
Authorities at the crash scene told media that the single-engined Mooney is a total wreck “with debris everywhere”.
Glattstein was the only person on board the aircraft.
I imagine there is no greater and deeper pain than losing a child. My heart and prayers go out to the Glattsteins at this most difficult time… Ben may your soul REST IN PEACE.. AMEN
Wishing Hanna, Dr. Glattstein & the rest of the family longlife… đ
We love you Ben. Keep flying brother and I’ll see you again someday. Thank you for everything you’re the best friend anyone could ever have.
GREAT LOSS. BEN WAS ROOM MATE OF MY SON, AT ERAU, FOR MANY YEARS WE HAD A CONGENIAL CONVIVENCY WITH HIM, VERY NICE FELLOW.
I AM IN TEARS FOR THIS EPISODE.
MY SENTIMENTS TO THE FAMILY AND COMON FRIENDS.
OLD UP MIKHAEL, I KNOW U R SUFFERING A LOT. ME TOO.
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