More detail on this person: TH-55A during dual training observed in dive with main rotor blades trailing aft along fuselage with no rotation with CPT J.M. Quam. WOC Gregory S Weaver Two Copter Pilots Killed in Crash MINERAL WELLS, Tex. (AP) - Two Army pilots were killed late Wednesday in the crash of their TH55A helicopter. They were instructor pilot Capt. John Quam, 26, and student Gregory Weaver, 20. An Army spokesman said the two were on a training flight from Ft. Wolters near Mineral Wells. Quam is a native of Austin, Minn. and Weaver is from Scottsdale, Ariz. 08 APR 70 CPT John M. Quam [IP] WOC Gregory S. Weaver Texas U SAAVNS TH-55A [Need Tail#] A/C dual training observed nose down with M/R blades trailing aft along fuselage with no rotation near Mineral Wells. Greg was a wonderful person and loved to play the guitar. He was in the Army training to be a helicopter pilot in Mineral Wells, TX, when the helicopter had mechanical problems. He and his instructor were both killed. R.I.P. Still love you! Left by Susie on 24 May 2016
Burial information: Saint Francis Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ
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