He developed his style of shooting by sitting in a totally dark room and shooting out the flames of candles. They contact ATC, and then ATC reaches out to that particular airport; and some airports there is obviously no one there so they have to call someone to get in their car to go down there and turn on the lights, he revealed. The AAID clarified that the factual information gathered contains facts which have been determined up to the current date only and that this information is made available at this time solely to inform the aviation industry and the public of the general circumstances of this accident and must necessarily be regarded as a tentative and subject to alteration or correction if additional evidence becomes available.. I said to a family when there is a homicide in this country the police have a designated person thats assigned to coordinate with the family what the police are doing. They initially sighted the aircraft once they arrived in the general area and once they identified a portion of the aircraft that was still above the surface, they directed their efforts toward that. I was also in communication with the minister of tourism, who has responsibility for civil aviation. Byron Ferguson is the son of retired veteran ZNS news anchor Agnes Ferguson. My thing is, this isnt the first time that there has been a plane crash or anything of this nature. They say they left the site. The pilot, Byron Ferguson, 34, and one passenger were on the plane when it crashed, according to family members who were at the staging area for the search at Nirvana Beach yesterday. Yesterday, Major extended condolences to the Ferguson family. The report raised issue with the search and rescue procedures, calling for the government to establish an organization dedicated solely to search and . But you know it is unfortunate we live in a country in a day like today where we have mega resorts, but we dont have our own rescue helicopters in this country. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. " He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. Also, bear in mind it was late into the evening. While filming a segment for this show the Apache Indians named Byron "TDO-EE-CEE-E" which means The One That Doesn't Miss. Bryons mother, Agnes Ferguson, a retired veteran ZNS news anchor, posted on Sunday, Simply waiting for Captain Byron Quinn Fergusons return to tell his own story, and invoke real change in the countrys aviation industry.. Larry Hagman may have played the devious and downright dirty Stetson-wearing J.R. Ewing in "Dallas," but he was "fun and generous" in real life, his on-screen wife, Linda Gray . Despite an initial statement from officials on the scene of the crash last Thursday that the search had been called off hours after the search, Commander Shone Pinder disagreed. Investigators reviewed aircraft maintenance records, including maintenance checks, technical logs, airworthiness directives, modifications and repairs, airworthiness certification and other related documents. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. They have the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Deleveaux, who was in charge of this investigation; and he has never up to this day officially contacted us with any details or information to my mom and our family., He added, some of the facts that we have not been relayed accurately to the media.. Season 4 begins with Ferguson awaiting trial, fallen from her position as governor of Wentworth and now a lowly prisoner. While Fergusons family remains hopeful that he is still alive, authorities said it is unlikely that anyone survived the crash in waters about a mile north of Nirvana Beach. These cookies do not store any personal information. Some pieces were also found Friday morning, although it is unclear what they were. The family of missing pilot, Byron Ferguson contends that he did file a flight plan, despite conflicting reports that he did not. He knew he was losing altitude. See the difficulty is, because its on the marine side, then an unmotivated entity, an entity that is not sensitised to that particular job see it may be sensitised to catching smugglers, catching human traffickers, catching poachers (and) defence and so for this aspect of civil intervention into some crisis, perhaps there is a need for stronger sensitisation of the marine unit of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force to ensure that the sense of urgency that the family feels is also shared by those who are in the immediate vicinity and that the principle of no stone left unturned until we find this thing must prevail, because this is the second time now and I am only going based on what I heard. It cannot happen. He [flew] in Africa. Pinder said defence force officers were combing the shoreline from the Compass Point area thats intended to come to this area (Nirvana Beach) and pass it and go to the west to see if any debris from the plane could be found. Mr. Dames suggested that there could be a number of reasons divers were not sent into waters on last Thursday, procurement of life being one of them. $599.00 Details Add To Cart Woodsman THE WOODSMAN IS A COST FRIENDLY LONGBOW. You obviously don't know anything about an AzTec! Relatives have said only the pilot was aboard the plane, contradicting previous police reports two people were originally supposed to be on board. He then shoots a . Absolutely not. Do you think Government should have approved the Royal Caribbean beach club project? He was en route to Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) with a load of cargo on board. Perhaps if they find the wreckage they will have more answers but no matter, sad to lose a fellow pilot and condolences to the families:(. I dont know anywhere else in the world where something like that would happen, he said, as his mother, gripped with emotion, buried her head in his chest. As part of its investigation, the AAID also reviewed Federal Aviation Administration Blue Ribbon Package for the aircraft and airman; Air Traffic Control audio recordings and written transcripts from both Miami and Nassau control centers; Nassau Air Traffic Control facility logs; and official written statements and reports from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, the report notes. Yesterday, Ashton Ferguson, Byrons brother, said relatives were praying for the best while bracing ourselves [with] reality, but he expressed extreme disappointment with the decision to temporarily suspend the search and rescue effort until Friday morning. Commander Ferguson continued: So we would have dived that area and we would have been confident in that one mile range of dive that we did that there was no other debris that we found in that area. You are trying to preserve or trying to protect the life of those who may have been involved in the incident; but we have to always be cognizant that we also have to ensure, thats the first responders that is, and this is no different anywhere the world over, they have to ensure that they too preserve their lives. It boggles the mind if that is so. Both Pinder and Deleveaux confirmed that the plane was not in its original position when divers returned to the scene on Friday morning. The report does not conclude engine malfunction as the cause of the incident; however, the AAID is expected to state the likely cause in the final report set to be released early next year. This was obviously a controlled landing He was losing altitude. In fact, I can definitely tell you that were Byron still alive, he wouldn't have agreed to such a thing, and he would have been even more unhappy with what you have done." In an interview,. Ferguson was flanked by dozens of relatives and friends on Nirvana Beach, a quarter of a mile from where her husbands plane plunged into the sea. Sorry, there are no blog posts at the moment. We dont want to lose hope., Ashton Ferguson added, however, At the same time I dont want my brother suffering.. The commander of the [Royal Bahamas] Defence Force will give his directives concerning that as it relates to ongoing efforts. Obviously, there are a lot of remote airports and to equip and staff these airports 24/7 is a significant cost, he noted. Missing pilot Byron Ferguson NASSAU, BAHAMAS The wife of missing pilot Byron Ferguson, whose aircraft plunged into waters off Nirvana Beach last November, has filed for a judicial review into the handling of the search and rescue efforts, Eyewitness News Online can confirm. He knew he could not make it to LPIA. He asked, do you respond to a plane crash in the water without dive equipment?, Another family member added, he is an experienced pilot that would have taken all the necessary preparations that you would in experiencing difficulties. This company produces Byron's video work as well as work for anyone needing high quality video production or DVD duplication. It was also contended that there had been no dive search efforts on Saturday and Sunday due to inclement weather. Normally, they would not be lit at night, he said. - J. How Old - Age: 53. My understanding is that they checked the coordinates that they had last night, they checked it this morning to discover that the plane was no longer in that position.. Mr. Bethel joined fellow Senators Fred Mitchell and Ranard Henfield to voice concerns over the handling of the search and investigation of Mr Fergusons plane crash. Join Facebook to connect with Byron Ferguson and others you may know. Ferguson departed the West Palm Beach Country Park Airport at approximately 7.25 pm on November 8, 2018, according to an interim report obtained by Eyewitness News Online. I think that at about 15 miles, he contacted again with engine problems.. "This is the only true statement at the time of notification.The Ferguson family is unhappy with everything and everybody.If I fly offshore beyond glide to land at night I do not have any expectation to be rescued. Longbows are traceable to the cavemen and have been praised in songs, poems and stories since the dawn of mankind. If you want to become a great archer, you should let your body become the arrow. Byron is a pilot, so Im confident in his ability, and were just praying; we dont want to lose hope.. He also said that no one officially reached out to the family, and the Commodore of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force met with them yesterday indicating that they will be widening their perimeter of search. NASSAU, BAHAMAS More than a year after missing pilot Byron Fergusons aircraft plunged into waters off western New Providence, investigators of the Air Accident and Investigation Department (AAID) are reviewing engine maintenance records to finalize their report on the incident, according to Chief Investigator Delvin Major. Nearly two weeks ago, volunteers and civilian divers found parts of a wrecked plane believed to be from the crash. Ferguson is a father of two, a nine-month-old son and an 11-year-old daughter. Now that does not seem to apply in this case. The sequence of events as we understand them, as they unfolded, as they happened, we know there was room for intervention and rescue, or a greater attempt at rescue that wasnt satisfactorily done.. Also available. Obituary of Luanne Ferguson Luanne Ferguson, (nee Peterson), age 76, of Morris, IL and formerly of Princeton and Elburn, IL, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on Friday, February 15, 2019, at Morris Hospital. Yesterday, Pinder said until there is an order to suspend, search and recovery efforts will continue in earnest. The post continued: A tracker was placed on his ill-fated flight last November 8 because of serious problems being experienced. The questions came in the wake of public outrage following rumours which suggested that the fate of Captain Byron Ferguson and his Piper Aztec plane, which went down in waters off the tip of western New Providence November 9, could have possibly had different results if all Family Island airports had functioning 24/7 airstrip lights. Furthermore, you come back the next morning and you dont know where the plane is? His achievements with the traditional longbow are a true credit to his sportsmanship, dedication, hard work and desire to be the best there is. Fergusons 11-year-old daughter clung to her side and wept as she spoke. Because of that, we have requested a weather study from the National Transportation Safety Board in the United States and we will also be looking at the maintenance records of this aircraft and also the ATC related data in relation to this case, Mr Dorsett said. At this moment of America's racial reckoning, Mr. Lars, at 55, is marking three decades in business and far too many fashion weeks . Byron is known. We are in need of specialized equipment and certified deep-sea divers who are able to assist with recovery. String Groove to String Groove length is 62". However, while Mr Bethel attempted to make a compelling case for these efforts since the incident last week Thursday, neither he nor other officials present could definitively tell reporters at what time the search was suspended in the hours following the crash in waters off Nirvana beach. However, National Security Minister, Marvin Dames told reporters otherwise outside Cabinet Tuesday morning. Bjorn Ferguson, another brother, said it was unbelievable that divers were not sent into the water when authorities reportedly still had sight on the aircraft Thursday night. Mini Bio (1) Byron Ferguson is known for Saints and Soldiers (2003), Mythbusters Jr. (2019) and Extreme Marksmen (2008). When you are dealing with mere minutes that wouldnt really be an option.. As the search continues for Mr Ferguson, the criticisms have not fallen on deaf ears. Ferguson . He revealed that in the event that there is an emergency where a distressed aircraft needs to land at a Family Island airport, pilots are supposed to contact Air Traffic Control (ATC) in New Providence. He was taking my parents with him to South Africa today and this is what were faced with.. I remember being informed by my predecessor had emergency lighting. The report noted the pilot, major parts and components of the aircraft a Piper Aztec PA-23-250 and an undetermined amount of cargo were never recovered as the aircraft was lost to the ocean. Nonetheless, officials told reporters they did everything they could do in this situation, noting officials always first take into account a best-case scenario. BYRON INDUCTED INTO THE "OUTDOOR LEGENDS HALL OF FAME" AUGUST 18TH, 2012, Nov. 29, 2001 - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, 2008- Byron Stars in the History Channel's "Extreme Marksmen", 2009 - Byron Stars in the History Channel's "More Extreme Marksmen", 2010 - Byron Stars in German TV program by MAXIMUS FILM GmbH, July 2011 - Byron guest Stars on the " Stan Lee's Super Human" TV program. The report notes investigators also reviewed detailed weather reports from the Bahamas Meteorological Department and a weather analysis conducted by the United States National Transportation Safety Board. - J. Morgan Smith, Traditional Bowhunter, I have only observed the late Howard Hill accomplish feats similar to those of Byron. You can foul up closing it, but it's not any biggie, as far as flying the plane is concerned. Major explained that this was standard protocol for pilots flying over open waters by night. The dive search area that we initiated on that day was pretty much focusing around the search area where the last sighting of the tail of the plane as noted.. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. My thing is, if this was an American, like American Airlines or Delta Airlines that would have gone down, would they have gotten the same response where no divers were in the water with no equipment available? Well then, meet Byron Ferguson; a modern day Robin Hood. Mr. Dames told reporters that persons should be careful in their speculations concerning the incident Thursday night. He confirmed that divers were not sent into the water yesterday, and he was unable to say when the next scheduled dive search would take place. Authorities provided no new details on their search and recovery efforts up to press time Wednesday. Now famous for his coin trick, Byron once shot eight dimes in a row out of the air. This was obviously a controlled landing. Asked to reveal specific times he said personnel returned to the site to dive at first light which would have been shortly before 6am. Tuesday marked four days of search efforts to locate Ferguson and his plane. I am amazed not only by his skill with the bow and arrow, but by his approach to life. - Norb Mullaney, Bowhunting World, Like the immortal Howard Hill, Ferguson shoots with precision and accuracy that masters of the longbow have become legends for. A GoFundMe page in Bryons name was launched on November 17 to hire certified deep-sea divers, and specialized deep-sea dive equipment. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. (It) is something that we do based on the weather pattern, based on what the weather is doing, based on the sea, state the tide flow. The status of any action was unclear when Eyewitness News Online spoke to Bjorn Ferguson last week. Our Ferguson Hunter Elite is a radical reflex-deflex longbow. The 34-year-old father of two, was also a musician, writer, producer, athlete, chef and unofficial ambassador for a country he loved dearly. The most difficult shot of Byron's career came while performing on the television show Super People in Tokyo when he shot an arrow through a diamond ring. Some folks will mention the infamous Triangle, but they'll be grasping at rather flimsy straws. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. .what may have happened in the past, that this will never ever, ever, ever be repeated again because plainly the damage being done to families and to the psyche of this nation by these things is simply unacceptable.. Wrote an instructional book on his archery method titled "Become The Arrow". No hand shock. He was remembered as a passionate flyer and an unassuming warrior with a big heart, who lived life everyday being helpful to everyone. Asked how civilians were successful in locating portions of the plane within 40 minutes of entering the water, Lieutenant Commander Derrick Ferguson said this area had previously been cleared by marines.