He also won the steer-roping World Championship at the Calgary Stampede. Also Known As Edmund Richard Gibson Birth Place Takamah, Nebraska, USA Born August 06, 1892 Died August 23, 1962 Cause of Death Cancer Biography Read More Hoot Gibson was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Whoever this guy is . People born under this sign are energetic and excitable. Hoot Gibson (August 6, 1892 - August 23, 1962) was an American rodeo champion and a pioneer cowboy film actor, director, and producer. American professional basketball player (1921-1958) Statements. I will always love my Hoot stories. Biography - A Short Wiki I would appreciate it. top of this page back to Readers of the Purple Sage Bookstore homepage. Gibson died of cancer at the Motion Picture Country Home in Woodland Hills, California, just a couple of weeks after his 70th birthday. For a new green co-pilot he was a wonderful mentor and a really fun guy to work with. One of the Nurses was standing next to the bed holding the bed pan, finally it happens. By the way, bad judgement decisions, similar to the one he made, account for around 80 percent of the fatal crashes of transport category aircraft. He was a fixture in this area and hadrecently moved into a senior living facility. As surviving passengers of Flight 841, Hoots heroic rescue of our flight will be forever enshrined in our hearts. I am another TWA pilot who knew Hoot as the great person he was. Thank you again for taking the time to honor Hoot with your thoughts and memories. I wish you the best, sir. God bless you and yours. This long winded guy here who seems pretty knowledgeable of what it takes to bad mouth a pilot who saved the day, doesnt seem to know about the rudder problems on both the 72 and the 73. Gibson managed to find other stunt work in director D.W. Griffith's western short The Two Brothers (1910) and several others for the next few years.Acting, at this point, was not his bread-and-butter income. John, the reason for the animosity you are receiving is because the arguments you are making have already been disproven. When I got back from my visit, I discovered three cartons of documents sent to me by Hoot. Its only about IAS! John, correct me if I am wrong, but the premise of your position seems simple. I just reconnected with hoot, he was friends with my father Steve, another twa captain.id like to connect and swap stories with anyone interested. California Death Index, and the death certificate provide more on Hoot Gibson: 1890 census is unavailable - it was lost in a 1921 fire (and water damage) at the Commerce Building in Washington, D.C. Hoot flew everything from the Ford Tri-motor to the Boeing 747. In 1980, Hoot spent many days at my house in Virginia discussing 841. ED10-0230-07. Gibson was a father to three children: two with his first wife, Charline, and one with his second wife, Wendy. Gibson's light, comedic, tongue-in-cheek manner only added to his sagebrush appeal, especially to children and women. It took me the better part of a year-and-a-half to go through those documents. Hoot was never boastful of the many things he had done and so most of his legend came from stories we all had heard. He was relegated at one point to becoming a greeter at a Las Vegas casino and, for a period, worked at carnivals.It was an unhappy end for a cowboy who brought so much excitement and entertainment to children and adults alike. I flew on N840TW six times prior to 1979 but never after that but followed this story closely over the years! In 1933 he crashed his biplane during a National Air Race in Los Angeles, which had pitted him against another cowboy star, Ken Maynard. I was finally able to go back and see Hoot around one in the morning. Kevin. Like many famous people and celebrities, Hoot Gibson kept his personal life private. My husband and I both flew with Hoot. instance of. The airline could hire clowns for that. Yours will probably be as the Healing Balms of Gilead mentioned in the bible. Gibson did, and why what he did, was, self evidently, nearly fatal for the himself, his flight crew, and his passengers WHEN THE FLIGHT ENGINEER PUSHED THE BREAKER BACK IN. Roger, John D. "Hoot" Gibson <p>The family of John D. "Hoot" Gibson will host a gathering of family and friends from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Have a problem with that? A group of us started the Schiller Park Ski Club more than 50 years ago. Gibson died of cancer at the Motion Picture Country Home in Woodland Hills, California, just a couple of weeks after his 70th birthday. And that, seemingly, miraculous event was what allowed the two pilots to be able to level their airplane from its upside down spiraling motion, and, then, allowed them to be able to pull out of the dive they were in, just barely in time, to save the airplane from crashing. The #7 slat had nothing to do with the incident. Im sorry that you didnt get to get the full experience of being the son of your dad . He was a survivor, as we know. 40 Horse Hawkins lobby card.jpg 968 727; 201 KB 40 Horse Hawkins poster.jpg 1,323 1,992; 776 KB 40-Horse Hawkins (1924) - 1.jpg 674 787; 204 KB 40-Horse Hawkins (1924) - 2.jpg 1,321 812; 265 KB Hoot passed on at 5:30 Saturday morning. I am happy to have known Hoot. I remember Hoot back in the 1980s . If not for the talent of Hoot and the crew they all surely would have never made it. What a guy!!!!!! 15 years ago he had a heart transplant, and 5 years ago a kidney transplant. May God Bless his family . It was from those thousands of pages that Hoot sent me that I was able to piece together the missing parts of Hoots story. Pure nature pilots but the kindness people in the whole world. One of the many things I reckon Hoot passed on to me. Although it was a harder-than-normal set-down, it was actually a pretty decent landing. I was married to Hoot in Costa Rica. John van den Bosch, my Dutch brother-in-law who lives with his family in Schiedam, Holland, met Hoot years ago down here in Costa Rica. was aretha franklin at the harlem cultural festival? We both loved you . 0 references. Retired now living the good life in PI. Looking forward to being all gathered together soon and very soon in Jesus name. He was born on August 5, 1948, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Thomas Earl and Betty Kay (White) Gibson. Ill leave my e-mail in case you havent seen it in other comments. Once again I appreciate you all and the influence my father had on each of your lives personally. . Gibsons actions dont qualify him for those honors, in my opinion. Im sorry for your comment on this site. Did you at one point work with Boeing or a government agency? I would enjoy hearing from you in the future. This marriage took hold and lasted for 20 years until his death. Like most TWA pilots, they were the most skilled in the industry. Hey Marge. I dont recall meeting you or my memory is just getting bad. With the outbreak of World War I, however, Gibson's film career was put on hold. Probably a wise move Emilio, but let him first respond to my suspicion about his background. I wish I could have met him in person but our phone chats while I was sick and years after were amazing and I will always be proud to have had that time with him. No matter how likeable and charismatic he may have been, he was a bad pilot. Would any airline continue to employ three pilots who did an unauthorized procedure that nearly killed everyone onboard? He also flew in the Vietnam War, and was a former lead pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds. The air loads were so severe, they finally BROKE the slat, and it departed the airplane, ! you were one of a kind . I have a bar located close to the airport that I have hosted a fund raiser before..that is a possibility. The family of John D. "Hoot" Gibson will host a gathering of family and friends from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Lake . Hoot by Carl Hiaasenis a coming of age story that I adored. Dave and Hooter learned to fly in Sandwich Ill.I remember Dave telling me Hooter could fly anything with wings and sometimes without.Dave had passed back in 2002.He always spoke highly of Hoot.They were the best of friends.Well our friend you were one of a kind and as a fellow pilot we back home will never forget you. I can only express my gratitude in that your words are brining a healing to my own soul and assisting me in coping with the loss of my father. No funeral arrangements have yet been announced. I have to add here while waiting I was honored to meet Kristine, it was her mothers heart that had allowed Hoot to have so many wonderful years of life. Joyce Gibson Rina Born 10th March 1950 Birthplace Los Angeles, California Died 13, October 2016 Deathplace Los Angeles, California Gender Female Occupation Actress / Model Known for Mork & Mindy Airplane Character information Appeared on Mork & Mindy Appeared as Peggy Black Episodes appeared in Hold That Mork He was a great American great pilot just great all the way around. occupations: Actor. Anytime they were together you just new something exciting was about to happen, Tragically Dad died in a helicopter accident in the eighties, after that (even before) Hoot was always there keeping all of us kids going down the right path. Glenn "Hoot" Gibson Jr, 88, died on May 1, 2018 at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. thanks for the wonderful memories. It was at this time that he and wife Helen separated and divorced. Kevin, just want you to know that your dad is one of my heroes. I know its difficult for everybody Hoot had met over the course of his illustrious life and career to attend the Boulder City services. Id love to read your analysis of TWA 841. At the time of his death, he was 70 years old. He became the nation's third jet fighter ace with a total tally of five downed MiG-15 fighters. I am so sorry for your loss. Kevin Gibson Most prominently her single "Everybody" was becoming a club mainstay, but it would be the songs "Holiday" and . And the results of his actions, the loss of control of his airplane, that nearly killed everyone on board, itself, PROVES, how terribly wrong and insane what he did was ! I had many discussions of dad remaining connected to a few of the passengers aboard flight 841. I cant wait to read the book . Hoot was born February 14, 1933, in Brookport, Illinois to Amos Gibson and Annie Holt. And some people today still dont believe in miracles or divine intervention. I know one thing for sure. Sincerely Kevin Gibson. This is Aalto. FACT! If you can help..contact me at: margesiegal@gmail.com. Yet, was Gibson ever contrite about how criminally negligent his piloting was, or did he ever admit to what everyone but he, knew that he did ? occupation. The most amazing stories surrounded him. of course, I have wasted both of our times by writing you these things because you are not interested in them and are not interested in learning anything, in order to learn the truth about this incident and Captain Gibsons criminally negligent and illegal behavior. Also : The crew, Capt. Processing this entire event is one of the key things that led me into full-time ministry, starting a Christian mission organization in 1984. I thought he would live forever. But making a BS statement that you dont know is true ( It wasnt.) I do cherish the many years of conversations I had with dad over the phone and the few times we did get to get together in this life. He died Continue Reading Service Tribute I am grateful he knew that his story would be told. Film Producer Film Actor. His family moved to California when he was 7. All true facts. At his new digs at Tapestry Senior Living, heplucked on his guitar as long as he was able. Dear Kevin, and all of Hoots friends and family: We have just learned of Hoots demise, down here in Costa Rica, where he has a large number of admiring friends. God bless you Gloria and all your beloved family as well. Ive seen my relatives, acquaintances and, even, some close friends, killed in airplane crashes, some of them because of time and unforeseen circumstances, others for making simple mistakes, and others for making really bad errors in judgement. And he sure loved Lois, his Guardian Angel. In the early 1920s, Hoot went on to marry another Helen--Helen Johnson. After Charlotte's death, Hoot found love once more and married Marilyn Mitchell Meacham. My Father Steve and Mother Shannon (TWA crew) both knew and were close with Hoot. He would have been born in 1934 not 1954. It was heart breaking seeing him going through this. Rest in peace to a real hero! Jared Rakness officiating. Rest in peace PAL . Gibson died of cancer at the Motion Picture Country Home in Woodland Hills, California, just a couple of weeks after his 70th birthday. I encourage all who desire to pay their respects and honor Captain Harvey Glenn Hoot Gibsons memory to attend. Hoot Gibson 8/6/34 - 01/31/15. For a time he found work in real estate before Monogram Pictures offered the stocky-framed actor a chance to return in 1943. Hoots version of camping meant a huge barbeque, a bunch of people playing the guitar around the campfire, skeet shooting on the home made range, and a bombing competition where bags of flour were dropped from low-flying Cessnas over a giant bullseye in a field. WITH FACTS! I am not much at organizing things but, I do consider your suggestion a wonderful idea. Just curious. Gibson was born in 1924, in Keensburg, Illinois and raised in Mt. We would be very glad to be in contact with you Kevin.Gloria, Thank you Gloria for your gracious words. The passengers on flight 841 consider Hoot a hero. We owe so much to Hoot and by extension we feel obligated to use this gift to give testimony and to benefit others.. The two-reelers usually co-starred either Pete Morrison or Hoor's wife Helen, or sometimes both. I just wanted to share this. Most people remember Gibson as a performer at Nicholsons Farmhouse near Havana or the talkative vendor who sold fresh produce at the corner of Glenview Drive. Please check back soon for updates. One day a group from Las Vegas Metro PD showed up in town and asked us to assist in an investigation into a group using a DC-7 to smuggle dope from points south to the dry lake beds around Las Vegas. Another Miracle in Hoots life!!!! The news is just reaching us down here in Costa Rica, and I would like to talk to by phone, if that would be convenient. While he secured contracts with lesser studios during the early 1930s, such as Allied Pictures and First Division Pictures, the quality of his films suffered. At last your Dad was told there was a kidney for him. Id like to know the basis of Mr. Youngs comment. Our flying started when I was a teenager working on my license in a J-3 cub. Steve "Hoot" Gibson Charleston - Thomas Steve "HOOT" Gibson, 69, of Charleston, South Carolina passed away, Saturday, June 23, 2018. It humbles me to hear that dad was thinking about me while being a part of your family as well. Youre throwing things at the wall, to see if something will stick so you can believe what you want to about the pilots. Bob was born April 21, 1937. Whos the richest Movie Actor in the world. I called Lois and she and I decided we would drive down together to be with him. He must have been a wonderful man as well. So his professional peers in his chosen profession did not ever buy into his absolute demand that they state and agree that he was innocent of any wrongdoing, or was any part of the near fatal loss of control of his Flight 841 ! My wife, having seen me deal with the deaths of many friends and relatives over the last two decades, asked me why it was so different, so much more difficult this time. We will continue to update information on Hoot Gibsons parents. Im sure going to miss him. Hoot was also graced with another 15 years with us through the miraculous gift of a donor heart. Perhaps a few folks will make something happen even if its just a small gathering. I understand the sadness you and others feel for someone who was, likely, to you, and others who knew and liked him, a very nice guy, and a good man in many ways, too. Not being pushy just curious about all my fathers friends and loved ones. Generation. His first marriage was to fellow cinema and rodeo entertainer Rose August Wenger; his second marriage, to Helen Johnson, resulted in a daughter named Lois Charlotte Gibson. I never knew Hoot outside that bar, but I thought of him often and told his story as I heard it from him to many fellow aviators. Keep up the good work! Thank you again, Captain Gibson! Born: August 6, 1892 (Tekamah, Nebraska) Died: August 23, 1962 (Los Angeles, California) Notable Films: Straight Shooting Career Hoot Gibson learned horsemanship in his native Nebraska. I knew Hoot back in the day and was still a flight attendant when he had that flight. They did not. Find out where Hoot Gibson was born, their birthday and details about their professions, education, religion, family and other life details and facts. You can hear from both Hoot and Scott Kennedy. Nor did the NTSB, who, after one of the longest crash investigations ever made, they stated that Gibson had nearly caused a fatal crash by tampering with the flaps and slat circuit breakers, which sent the aircraft into a near fatal dive, and, when the Flight Engineer pushed the slat CB back in place, deploying the slats, that caused the slats to deploy and the #7 slat to break off because of the impossible air loads on it, and depart the airplane, which was the timely miracle that SAVED the flight, not any heroics by the two pilots, who, incidentally, did, finally, pull the plane out of its dive after the #7 slat broke off and stopped rolling the airplane to the right. I will look forward to hearing what you might have to say gratefully. I would like Everyone who knew Hoot to just think of him for who he was. An amazing man. Although Ileana and I have not seen him for at least 20 years, we clearly remember Hoot. Hello, my mom Linda was Hoots heart donor. Hugs! Survivors include his children, Logan Elizabeth Gibson and Christopher Monroe Gibson; grandchild . Im not sure if he has so much more accurate information than the rest of us but all I was doing was correcting what I know to be erroneous. Learning more about Hoots relationships and activities is helping me adjust to his departure from this earthly plane. Wonderful testimony my friend. Our famous trip to David, Chiriqui in Panama with Abuela in the disco. Well both be missing Hoot for certain. Hoot had the foresight to save everything related to TWA 841. In 1912, at age 20, he won the title "All-Around Champion Cowboy" at the famed annual Pendleton (Oregon) Round-Up. Hoot served over 23 years in both the U.S Army and Air Force. After a number of years Hoots kidneys fail due to all the medicine he was taking for his heart. Hoot Gibson was born on the 6th of August, 1892. Kevin, you especially. Just go to the sitemap page and select Scapegoat in the categories section. Contents 1 Background 2 Filmography 3 Notes 4 References Background [ edit] There was no question that we were all plunging (rapidly accelerating) to our deaths that night roughly a 6.5 mile nosedive. Ill never forget that trip. The first major non-American Oscar recognition was for Hungarian-born director-producer Alexander Korda's British-made costume drama entitled The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) - the ground-breaking biopic film received a Best Picture nomination and won the Best Actor award (for Charles Laughton). The book information is available at http://www.faiteve.com. i was a united 727 pilot at the time and remember this incident well. Peace. My wife was the Donor. Hoot never skied but he always brought humor and irreverence to our group. Hoot did not cause this incident (nor did any of the crew). Due to his declining health at the time (before his transplant), we couldnt find a workable plan to do that, but for several years I had all those cartons of documentation in my house before I returned them. People of this zodiac sign like to be admired, expensive things, bright colors, and dislike being ignored, facing difficulties, not being treated specially. Whos the richest Movie Actor in the world? In April of 1982, Hoot attended the deposition of one of the NTSB investigators. For a fortnight since the birth of her child, she continued to complain about the symptoms, but the family believes . We became good friends immediately, and even back then I thought someone should write a book about this guy. The lobby was filled with coughing and hacking folks so I dropped her off and got out of that place> LOL ! Crack open a can of Tab and dive into these 56 photos that will have you reminiscing with your crew before you know it. imported from Wikimedia project. We ALL felt privileged to be the crew to accompany him home. Hoot Gibson: Tallahassee icon out of the fruit business but still strumming at 94. The NTSB didnt think Gibson was any kind of hero, nor did the people he nearly killed. By the 1960s Gibson was on the verge of financial collapse after a series of bad investments. Zodiac Sign: Hoot Gibson was a Leo. so ignoring the cause as the only people that know the truth were the 3 in the cockpit at the time, lets consider this: how many pilots who made an error that resulted in people dying would love to have had their incident end the way hoots did, with no serious injuries to anyone? However, I will comment on a sad fact of the times we live in, exemplified by your comment. Easy to befriend and hard to forget, Hoot was the unofficial mayor and full-time prankster of the retirement center. His last retirement party was here in Chicago Wishful thinking on my behalf, perhaps, but then?????!!!!!!???? We pray they take comfort in Hoots remarkable legacy and find peace knowing he is with God. Back to you three graciously and miraculously spared survivors of TWA flight 841. Marge Hey.you!out there!! She had stopped in to check on Hoot, turns out they had become very close to each other. Gibson as a bad man. And that is the reality, that so many people, such as yourself, just BELIEVE, mostly, only what they want to believe, rather than testing reality by seeking and taking note of factual information that, in realty, is what really establishes what the real truth of a matter usually is, unlike what the trained investigators in the NTSB and the FAA did, which was to have investigated and found out about TWAs near crash, that was it was CAUSED by Gibson, and not saved, by his actions. Yet he managed a couple of "comebacks" by pairing up with others stars. Rest in peace, Hoot! Mr. Young, you are a very sad person who has a very sad life. On August 23, 1962, Hoot Gibson died of non-communicable disease. manner of death: Natural Causes cause of death: Cancer. Hoot then moved onto complete his bachelor's degree at UNLV, which he attended on a football . A service to celebrate his life of 88 years will follow at 2:00 PM., with burial at Resthaven Memorial Park. This party would also require people to pay to attend.I am not rich, nor do I have the means or time to raise funds right nowbut I know that there are so many people here in Chicago that would be so happy to attend to honor and celebrate your dad. I think this picture is a better way to remember Hoot as he takes off for another journey. May God comfort you, Kevin, in the loss of your father. I flew with Hoot a couple of times on that investigation taking photographs of a ranch in the Santa Ynez valley near Santa Barbara where the crooks were holed up. The singer, who was not kin to the cowboy actor who carried the same name, was scheduled to make an appearance in September at a local club but was too ill to make the gig. My wife and I were with your Dad and Lois at UCLA when he was getting his new kidney. FACT! Hi TAS has no bearing on structural limitations. How can you forget him. I am so grateful Hoot filled in the gap for you. I know he was very pleased to have another seasoned veteran at the controls telling that story as well. People who are born with the Sun as the ruling planet are courageous, self-expressive and bold. May God bless you all and provide safe travel for those who will be attending. And to laud him as some kind of hero is at odds with all of the evidence, circumstantial and physical, against him. Hoot Gibson was a Leo and was born in the G.I. Your Dad missed the bed pan and actually sprayed pee all the way over to the next bed. Hoot teamed up with cowboy star Ken Maynard in the popular "Trail Blazers" series, and the duo were later joined by Bob Steele. As a child he grew up among horses and received his first pony at the age of 2-1/2. His last movie spotting was a guest cameo in the "Rat Pack" film Ocean's Eleven (1960).Hoot married a fourth and final time on July 3, 1942, to one-time radio singer and actress Dorothea Dunstan. The singer, who was not kin to the cowboy actor who carried the same name, was scheduled to make an appearance in September at a local club but was too ill to make the gig. #1 For instance l was wrong about Gibson being fired from TWA. I could continue on with many more stories but will save those for another time. I wish that I could be there for Hoots celebration of life, but cannot. I wish I had known that years ago. Powered byWPtouch Mobile Suite for WordPress, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG2-mu6I11A&feature=youtu.be, https://emiliocorsetti.com/the-passing-of-scott-kennedy/. Italian Wikipedia. He furthermore has been weathering the storm of the very volatile scenic business here in Orlando. Could say a lot if what I suspect is true. GIBSON, Guy Morton "Hoot" Guy Morton "Hoot" Gibson died February 2020 at Autumn Leaves Retirement community in East Dallas. He was great to me when I myself was very sick as a 20 year old I will always remember and think happy thoughts about Hoot. Hoot Gibson Birth Name: Hoot Gibson Occupation: Movie Actor Place Of Birth: Nebraska Date Of Birth: August6, 1892 Date Of Death: August 23, 1962 Cause Of Death: N/A Ethnicity: Unknown Nationality: American Hoot Gibson was born on the 6th of August, 1892. And that is what you and others have mindlessly done. One of the NTSBs quotes are : After eliminating all individual and combined sources of mechanical failure, the NTSB ruled that the extension of the slats was due to the flight crew manipulating the flap/slat controls in an inappropriate manner. English. Gibson gained some momentum as a secondary player in a few of their films, including Cheyenne's Pal (1917), Straight Shooting (1917), The Secret Man (1917) and A Marked Man (1917). And I was just a teenager back then , I thought he knew everything about planes that one could know. Thank you Kevin and Roger for your faith-filled confirmations. ALL I did was correct a couple of inaccuracies with your post. Lois held my hand and asked me to look in first to see what he looked like?? His third and fourth marriages were to, respectively, Sally Eilers and Dorothy Dunstan. Hoot looks up and sees us both and yells for us to get over there and give him hugs and kisses. Please email me if possible. We've got that too. But I wasnt really joking. He hee. If you have any input about that (i.e.. some TWA get together etc.) He did a helluva job. I would so love to meet you and your beloved wife. I flew to Las Vegas to interview him for a possible book about his experience with TWA 841. Waiting for a call to figure out how I might be traveling. Bill, I would love to put together a small pamphlet with some of them. He was a feisty 102 years old. Hoot Gibsons mothers name is unknown at this time and his fathers name is under review. Did you ever have a chance to talk personally with Hoot after this incident? Sincerely. John, I am not going to argue semantics with you, but just correct some inaccuracies with your response. Vfe on this airplane is somewhere around 245 knots. Every time we spoke or saw each other he always told me how much he appeticated his gift. He was a great guy and we will miss him. Flight 841s rudder had nothing to do with their 727s uncommanded right roll. He was up walking around like nothing had happened. He was interred in the Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements. This generation experienced much of their youth during the Great Depression and rapid technological innovation such as the radio and the telephone. To contact me I will leave my e-mail address below. Knowing the history of the NTSB at this time,it seems unfortunate that he was made to blame for this incident. Greetings to all friends of our beloved Hoot Gibson. Emilio, the greatest thing we can help do to honor Hoots memory is to get your book published, with ALL the factsthose very relevant facts that somehow got suppressed in order to blame-shift and scapegoat Hoot, Scott, and Gary. [1]:33 ~ All of this part, and the rest of the NTSB report is pretty conclusive to me. ~ And, finally, if you had been one of the passengers that got a free high speed ride, upside down, toward the ground, vomiting, and involuntarily fouling your pants and underwear, while screaming your guts out, as you were anticipating the sure end of your life, when you hit the ground ~ if you would still be such a great fan of Capt. The information on this site and in the book Scapegoat clearly explain the sequence of events that led to the near-fatal crash of TWA 841. Hoot Gibson is part of G.I. The NTSB and Boeing got it wrong. 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