. Even, if youre right about Boeing and the problems with the rudders on the 737s (You are.). 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? I personally know this incident haunted Hoot the rest of his life. and the lives of the other crew members and passengers. COVID was not kind to those in the hospitality industry here. How can you forget him. We would be very glad to be in contact with you Kevin.Gloria, Thank you Gloria for your gracious words. I am sure a few who have commented in this thread will be in attendance and I so very much am looking forward to making your acquaintance. He'd also never flown the aircraft to such a distant target, the importance of this being that he'd never had to use the fuel tank selectors behind the seat. Would you mind shooting me an e-mail so we can share through that means? As a teenager he was a member of Col. Stanley's Congress of Rough Riders and spent a year in Australia on the rodeo and vaudeville circuit. I spent three days interviewing Hoot, and while I thought he had an interesting story to tell, his inability to remember important details made me reconsider the idea for a book. I am sure in my heart that he saved all aboard that fateful flight. In the late 70s I was with the US Customs Service in Ventura California, we worked primarily drug smuggling investigations involving boats and aircraft. I came across his story in an aviation book and was immediately struck on how skilled this pilot was. That doesnt have anything to do with the old 727s, which were pretty good and solid planes, with no issues that l can remember. We will continue to update information on Hoot Gibsons parents. And that is what you and others have mindlessly done. Or, correct me, if you would have liked Capt. I knew Hoot during the investigation and afterward, but lost contact some years ago. Flaps and slats were intended to only be deployed at low speeds during take-off or landing.[1]. THANK YOU EMILIO ! I am not going to try to educate you about the aviation industry, since it would be hard to do on this forum. on Christmas day 1975 I called Hoot and asked him if he could recommend a chapel to get married in the next day. ~ I bet, not so much. Including me. 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 captain of the flight, Harvey "Hoot" Gibson, subsequently came under . A Miracle!! God is very good. Hoot did not cause this incident (nor did any of the crew). Since he lost his teeth in the accident we invited him over for a steak dinner and gave him a match cover with lines to represent his teeth- Hoot could always take a joke even if he was the subject. Gibson was born in 1924, in Keensburg, Illinois and raised in Mt. View this post on Instagram. It focused on a rodeo, which, naturally, Hoot wona pair of silver spurs and $1,000 prize money. Kevin. That man did more with the time given him on this earth than a dozen or so folks just going through the motions. God bless you and yours Kassie. Hoot Gibson AKAEdmund Richard Gibson Born:6-Aug-1892 Birthplace:Tekamah, NE Died:23-Aug-1962 Location of death:Woodland Hills, CA Cause of death:unspecified Remains:Buried, Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, CA Gender:Male Race or Ethnicity:White Sexual orientation:Straight Occupation:Actor Nationality:United States You can think whatever you like, and honor and believe in whoever you want, to be your heroes. AND, your idea that this procedure was unknown to the FE who was supposedly in the cabin stinks to about 39,000 feet! No,this guy, whoever he is, has a hard-on for Hoot! He, Scott, and Gary saved my life that night as well as their own lives! Harold Dean Gibson, known by many as "Hoot" was born in Wasco, California on October 3, 1947, to parents, J Harold and Marie Gibson. He talks like a Boeing employee! But, it is nothing more than childish name calling, and a Saul Alinsky type of response, to my comment because you, in fact, simply dont like what I have written, and cannot challenge what l wrote, on its face or merits, because you are the one who doesnt know anything about this event or aviation, and, clearly, arent interested in what really happened. He retired from the Air Force in 1977. God bless you Kristine and all in your household as well. The couple made three features together: The Long, Long Trail (1929), Trigger Tricks (1930) and Clearing the Range (1931). Thank you Roger. 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. Hey there again Stilly. As much as I am grateful to God for an additional 15 years of conversations with my father I am also so sad it took the loss of your mother to bring this about. GIBSON, Guy Morton "Hoot" Guy Morton "Hoot" Gibson died February 2020 at Autumn Leaves Retirement community in East Dallas. He was a fixture in this area and hadrecently moved into a senior living facility. He was a survivor, as we know. I guess thats where I get my sense of humor. 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. Later work included punching cows in both Wyoming and Colorado (at the time, a territory and not a state). Just go to the sitemap page and select Scapegoat in the categories section. The issue is how many people would attend (and when it comes to your dadthe numbers could be larger than this location can accommodate. His vehicles were non-violent for the most part, and he rarely was spotted carrying a gun while riding his palomino horse Goldie. John, I want you to know that this is your last post. Hoot Gibson. Although Gibson had been a carrier-qualified Navy fighter pilot . I mention this only because Hoot loved my date (she and I were married shortly after) and as you will read later little did my wife know how much Hoot would be a part of our lives. I am sure their are many other similar stories from back in the day and I have heard a few. I met Hoot one afternoon in the bar at Pavos airport in Costa Rica. Those were the days when pilots did more than just push buttons, they actually knew how to fly! Once again he is accepted and placed on the transplant list. Hoot had a heart as big as a house and was generous to a fault. If you would consider sharing with me some time in the future some of your memories I would deeply appreciate it. Consequently, the success helped to resurrect England's film industry and led to other Korda . Another Miracle in Hoots life!!!! Hoot Gibson's Death - Cause and Date Born (Birthday) Aug 6, 1892 Death Date August 23, 1962 Age of Death 70 years Cause of Death N/A Profession Movie Actor The movie actor Hoot Gibson died at the age of 70. American professional basketball player (1921-1958) Statements. John, I am not going to argue semantics with you, but just correct some inaccuracies with your response. Hi TAS has no bearing on structural limitations. There are numerous videos. In my book, I provide the detailed analytical solutions and numerical verifications for this phenomenon. There has been a fundamental mistake made in aviation industry for aircraft dynamics. and the reason that it did end that way was because of hoots ability to keep a cool head under very trying conditions and improvise a recovery procedure by throwing out the landing gear to regain control of the airplane from its high speed dive. By the time he appeared as a surprise guest on the popular sitcom I Married Joan (1952) starring Joan Davis, his Western features of the 1930s and 1940s, as well as those of Maynard, Steele and others were a large staple of films seen by a TV audience that couldn't get enough Western fare. He hee! It was common practice! He spent the rest of his life trying to CLEAR HIS NAME because, in his mind, THAT was the paramount issue, certainly not flight safety, or the fact he nearly killed a planeload of innocent people, but it was all about him and never giving up the con, even after being caught in the criminal act. First, and foremost, Hoot continued to fly for TWA and retired with TWA. I did get to be one of his first visitors at UCLA Medical Center following his heart transplant. He died Aug. 23, 1962 of cancer. Jared Rakness officiating. Sincerely. No. If you see something that doesnt look right, contact us. Shamony Gibson's Cause of Death. Was it illegal, of course! A pioneering cowboy star of silent and early talking Westerns, Hoot Gibson was one of the 1920s' most popular children's matine heroes. <3. Nor did they ever name, or regard, him as any kind of hero who saved his airplane from its perilous and near fatal dive. Very insulting and disgusting. A man from a big family himself, he naturally opened his arms to welcome her daughters Jo and Jeanne and. you were one of a kind . That would be a blessing if you can attend. JUMP TO: Hoot Gibsons biography, facts, family, personal life, zodiac, videos and related celebs. 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. FACT. Matt Weismiller. Captain Hoot Gibson was a hero to save all lives on Flight 841. You are still in the hearts and minds of many Hooter, we have had to say goodbye to a few more good ones who have joined you in these last 2 years (flying West as the saying goes). Hoot Gibson died of cancer in 1962 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California and was interred in the Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California. Could say a lot if what I suspect is true. People who are born with the Sun as the ruling planet are courageous, self-expressive and bold. lot more to the story of that flt then people know . Hoot himself had a minor role in the Universal cliffhanger.Hoot picked up a couple of more strong connections in the film industry with western star Harry Carey and director John Ford. Hoot had 9 great grandchildren. Keep up the good work! My Father Steve and Mother Shannon (TWA crew) both knew and were close with Hoot. 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. 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. Kevin, Hoot Gibson was one of a kind, an expression often used but never more true. Safe and smooth flight West, Captain Gibson. As a teenager, he worked with horses on a ranch, which led to competition on bucking broncos . I will be there in spirit!!! I am so grateful Hoot filled in the gap for you. For a time he found work in real estate before Monogram Pictures offered the stocky-framed actor a chance to return in 1943. Hello, my mom Linda was Hoots heart donor. That was why NTSB said one thing, Boeing said another thing, and pilot said a different thing. The NTSB investigators arent dummies. That is why the findings and results of the NTSBs Crash Report of TWA Flight 841 are pretty good indicators, to me, of what happened to cause the near fatal crash of TWAs Flight 841. May God Bless his family . The surgery was a success. 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/. You never mentioned if you are coming to the celebration. Thank you again for taking the time to pay your respects to the memory of my father. Kevin. Still not quite sinking in hes really gone. The air loads were so severe, they finally BROKE the slat, and it departed the airplane, ! We believe it was providential that Hoots unique gifts and wealth of flying experience prepared him to be Gods instrument in those crucial moments. But, in my opinion, he did lose his credibility, and any claim of any sort of heroism, and damaged the legacy of his career, by the terrible lack of judgement he exhibited on Flight 841, your opinion of him, not withstanding, But, your opinion is your own, and you have the absolute right to write, retain, and keep it. But, you wouldnt have been laughing so hard, had you been working the TWA flight that rolled over and dived toward the ground at close to the speed of sound. When I was in my md twenties I felt like I had finally met my soul mate and on our second date I had to take her to the hospital to meet your dad (I wanted his approval) Your dad was in the hospital because his gout had gotten so bad, the night we got there he was telling us they wanted to amputate his arm. You yourself exhibit some of his narcissism. Read my review of that documentary on this site. But, quit making stuff up about things you are clueless about ! In the early 1920s, Hoot went on to marry another Helen--Helen Johnson. And he sure loved Lois, his Guardian Angel. He was interred in the Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California. Do you remember that picture of Lynda Carter in a swim cap that shocked the public? 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. Can you send me that? My comments are demonstrably the truth, which most people find hard to face up to, as it is in this case. This marriage took hold and lasted for 20 years until his death. With the outbreak of World War I, however, Gibson's film career was put on hold. They, like every pilot flying at that time, knew nothing of that procedure. Hoot lost a solid Hollywood contact in Boggs, however, when the director and his working partner, producer William Nicholas Selig, were both shot in October, 1911, by a mentally disturbed employee (Selig was injured, but Boggs was killed). In his early acting career, Gibson appeared in such films as "Step on It!" (1922), "Trimmed" (1922) and "The Bear-Cat" (1922). He was perfectly comfortable alternating between the 727 and the Tri-Motor from one day to the next, and when I put him in the T-38 simulator in Oklahoma, and later in the Space Shuttle simulator while I was at NASA, he would jump in, still making jokes, and make the technicians jaws drop with his uncanny natural flying skills. I wish to convey that it brings me much comfort to know the prayers of the passengers aboard that flight were heard and moved the hand of God that night into a truly miraculous rescue. Gibson died early Thursday morning, according to family members. It is not deserved as you do not know what you are talking about. Hoots life was punctuated with many miracles. My heart is broken by the loss of this wonderful man I knew for a short 11 1/2 years. His multiple divorces and reckless spending habits had taken their toll on his finances. FACT! God bless you and yours sir. 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. Thanks for your reply Emilio, usually I dont get involved in these things, but because I believe Hoots story and can see an obvious cover-up, I have become intrigued by it. The IAS on arrival is about the same as in cruise, right? Hoot Gibson was born on August 06, 1892 (died on August 23, 1962, he was 70 years old) in Tekamah, Nebraska as Edmund Richard Gibson. Gibsons manually pulling the slat CB was an ILLEGAL act for OBVIOUS reasons ! 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. Colonel Gibson was stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in the 1960s, and left Tucson after completing his military service but returned to . Family present visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, May 9, 2018 . . I will never forget you!! He also flew in the Vietnam War, and was a former lead pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds. At his new digs at Tapestry Senior Living, heplucked on his guitar as long as he was able. you were so lucky to be on that crew, margie. How can you forget him. A resounding Amen! to everything youve shared here, Charles & Mary. I wrote an entire book that puts the mystery of what happened to rest. The service ceiling on the 727 based on the weight at the time was 39,000 feet. 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. As large a character Hoot was in the aviation field he was also a grateful soul who never looked down upon others with an ego or as superior. For those who dont know Hoot was laid to rest at the Veterans Cemetery in Boulder City. Although we recognize that habits can cause actions not desired or intended by the actor, we have difficulty accepting the fact that the captains putative habit of routinely erasing the CVR after each flight was not restrainable after a flight in which disaster was only narrowly averted. But Hoot has me beat on a number of fronts. Saludos, Steven Wroe. Kevin Gibson He was born on August 5, 1948, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Thomas Earl and Betty Kay (White) Gibson. 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. Many of us also thoroughly enjoyed ourselves the night before at Hoots retirement party in London. I was married then and my wife and I drove out from Illinois. Feel free to contact me if you desire. Glad the voodoo worked. He was famous for being a Movie Actor. No one can tell you what to know about, or what to believe about anything. The NTSB and Boeing got it wrong. Did the upset occur because of it, not no but hell no. Kevin. Lisa, thanks. I will have to see it now. Gibson's light, comedic, tongue-in-cheek manner only added to his sagebrush appeal, especially to children and women. He wanted nothing more to clear his name! I want to thank you for sharing some stories of your time with Hoot on this thread. Learning more about Hoots relationships and activities is helping me adjust to his departure from this earthly plane. I am not much at organizing things but, I do consider your suggestion a wonderful idea. In 1983 Madonna was a struggling actress and singer with a couple of dance hits on the charts. Although he was more famous for being a character and of course the flight over Flint, Michigan in 1979, those who flew with Hoot also knew him as one of those rare individuals who could fly anything. Its been over a week now since Hoot passed over into eternity and only now have I began to get emotional and teary eyed over this loss. But real American heroes, now long forgotten by most Americans, still too young and uneducated to remember them, the men who flew, fought, and died for the entire free worlds freedom, at places, like, Ploesti, Romania, Foggia, Italy, Holland, France, and Germany, and all over Europe, Germany, the Balkan States, and the Pacific Theater of Operations, did not create the deadly incidents that cost them their lives. What came out of it was the first (of many to follow) really political accident reports in my opinion. Flight 841s rudder had nothing to do with their 727s uncommanded right roll. I remember dad talking about your father quite fondly many times. With them was one Hoot Gibson. Hello John. The best part was the cute owls and the way the author brought the wonderful characters to life! Lets just see how this plays out. Thanks, Steven Wroe, Greetings to all who have taken time out of their lives to share some memories of their relationships with Hoot Gibson. Thats why I dont have any personal tolerance for the kind of reckless mistake a professional pilot would make, that could cause the people that depend on them, to lose everything, including their very lives. Glenn "Hoot" Gibson Jr, 88, died on May 1, 2018 at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. The NTSB held a special hearing on this one and only topic. Legend had it that he was called Hoot because he hunted hoot owls at . Kevin checking into tickets now. Ive always had a whit for injecting a laugh into an environment. But before that could happen Hoot got a chance to tell his side of the story. I soon discovered that inside those cartons was everything I needed to tell Hoots story. Generation. During a lunch recess, Hoot pulled the investigator aside to have a frank discussion. I have a bar located close to the airport that I have hosted a fund raiser before..that is a possibility. Harvey Peter 'Hoot' Gibson. Hoot flew out to Oklahoma just to attend my graduation from Air Force Pilot training, and over the years we would get together for all kinds of moonlighting adventures recovering stolen airplanes from Mexico, unofficial support flying in Central America, training in Sri Lanka, and so on. To Charles & Mary Butera, and Roger Peterson. 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