Years ago, Troy Gentry and Eddie Montgomery had a difficult discussion: what to do if the other died first. More than just buddies, their musical bond forged the hit making country duo Montgomery Gentry. They had a musical legacy to protect and fans to consider. “We said to each other, ‘Hey, we want Montgomery Gentry to keep going,’” Montgomery says. “It’s weird, I always thought it was going to be me that went down first.”
His premonition was not to be. On Sept. 8 this year, hours before they were due onstage at the Flying W Airport and Resort in Medford,...
His premonition was not to be. On Sept. 8 this year, hours before they were due onstage at the Flying W Airport and Resort in Medford,...
- 11/15/2017
- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
Engine failure caused the helicopter crash that killed Troy Gentry, the National Travel Safety Bureau confirms to People.
According to a preliminary incident report by the Ntsb, “Several minutes after takeoff, the pilot reported … that he was unable to control engine rpm with throttle inputs.” TMZ was first to report the news.
The country singer — one half of the popular duo Montgomery Gentry — and his pilot died Friday around 1 p.m. when their helicopter crashed near Medford, New Jersey; he and bandmate Eddie Montgomery were set to play a show in the same town that evening.
According to the report,...
According to a preliminary incident report by the Ntsb, “Several minutes after takeoff, the pilot reported … that he was unable to control engine rpm with throttle inputs.” TMZ was first to report the news.
The country singer — one half of the popular duo Montgomery Gentry — and his pilot died Friday around 1 p.m. when their helicopter crashed near Medford, New Jersey; he and bandmate Eddie Montgomery were set to play a show in the same town that evening.
According to the report,...
- 9/13/2017
- by Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
Fans are being invited to help celebrate the life of late country star Troy Gentry at a public memorial service this week.
Gentry – who was killed in a helicopter crash in Medford, New Jersey, on Friday – will be honored on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. Ct at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.
Those unable to attend in person can watch the memorial through a live stream on the Opry website. The family asks that – in lieu of flowers – donations be made to T.J. Martell Foundation or The American Red Cross for hurricane relief.
Following the service,...
Gentry – who was killed in a helicopter crash in Medford, New Jersey, on Friday – will be honored on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. Ct at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.
Those unable to attend in person can watch the memorial through a live stream on the Opry website. The family asks that – in lieu of flowers – donations be made to T.J. Martell Foundation or The American Red Cross for hurricane relief.
Following the service,...
- 9/11/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
The helicopter ride that ultimately lead to death of country singer Troy Gentry last week was a “spur of the moment” trip, a federal investigator tells People.
Gentry – one half of duo Montgomery Gentry – was confirmed dead at age 50 on Friday by the band, who said that full details of the New Jersey crash were unknown at the time. The star was scheduled to perform with bandmate Eddie Montgomery at the Flying W Airport and Resort in Medford on Friday evening, and the concert was canceled immediately.
Brian Rayner, senior air safety investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board, tells...
Gentry – one half of duo Montgomery Gentry – was confirmed dead at age 50 on Friday by the band, who said that full details of the New Jersey crash were unknown at the time. The star was scheduled to perform with bandmate Eddie Montgomery at the Flying W Airport and Resort in Medford on Friday evening, and the concert was canceled immediately.
Brian Rayner, senior air safety investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board, tells...
- 9/11/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
The helicopter that crashed in Medford, New Jersey, killing country music star Troy Gentry and the vehicle’s pilot, James Evan Robinson, called for help after experiencing mechanical problems on Friday.
In emergency dispatch audio obtained by TMZ, responders said the the aircraft had been hovering for several minutes waiting for the fire department to arrive before attempting an emergency landing.
The helicopter crashed before responders arrived.
The 50-year-old country star was scheduled to perform with bandmate Eddie Montgomery at the Flying W Airport and Resort in Medford on Friday evening, and the concert was canceled immediately.
“It is with...
In emergency dispatch audio obtained by TMZ, responders said the the aircraft had been hovering for several minutes waiting for the fire department to arrive before attempting an emergency landing.
The helicopter crashed before responders arrived.
The 50-year-old country star was scheduled to perform with bandmate Eddie Montgomery at the Flying W Airport and Resort in Medford on Friday evening, and the concert was canceled immediately.
“It is with...
- 9/11/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
The pilot of the ill-fated helicopter that crashed and killed country singer Troy Gentry in New Jersey is being remembered fondly by those who worked alongside him.
James Evan Robinson was pronounced dead on the scene at the Flying W Airport in Medford on Friday, reports NJ.com.
According to his Facebook profile, Robinson worked as a commercial pilot and flight instructor at Helicopter Flight Services, which was based out of the Flying W.
The company paid tribute to Robinson in several posts on the social media network, writing,”It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to our dear friend.
James Evan Robinson was pronounced dead on the scene at the Flying W Airport in Medford on Friday, reports NJ.com.
According to his Facebook profile, Robinson worked as a commercial pilot and flight instructor at Helicopter Flight Services, which was based out of the Flying W.
The company paid tribute to Robinson in several posts on the social media network, writing,”It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to our dear friend.
- 9/11/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
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