A Tropic Air plane made what the company calls an emergency landing in Belize City yesterday morning. The pilot 33 year old Roy Bradley had just left the municipal airstrip and was flying four Americans to the Phillip Goldson International Airport when the engine apparently failed, onlookers said it caught on fire. He had few choices and few moments to make one. He chose to make the emergency landing, 20 feet off the coast of Belizean Beach.

http://www.7newsbelize.com/sstory.php?nid=12140

I don't know them but the passenger names of David and Gay Yorke rings the bell of frequent message board posters. Glad to hear Roy the pilot did an outstanding job again, and hope all are well.

If the news story is correct, that is probably them. I met them very briefly years ago while dancing at the Hammock House. I hope they are okay.

Yes, it was Gay and David of the message board.
Minor cuts for Gay. David is in St. Luke's - Houston and has a broken neck. Thank God he is not paralized.
Many, many prayers and thanks to God our friends are ok!

Phil does that mean he has crashed before?

Prayers on the way. Please keep us posted.

Oh wow! Gay and David are good friends of ours.

I'm so glad they are ok and he is not paralized. Thank the lord!

Debbie, pm your way...

Oh My.... Prayers are heading their way for David's swift recovery.

The Belize news report said "minor injuries" This sure does not sound like the case.

Gay woke me up this morning to fill me in. She said, "We crashed on Tropic" and I thought she said they crashed in traffic (I'm not real with it when I first wake up).

They had a great week in San Pedro and were heading home on Sunday. Their Tropic flight stopped at Municipal on the way to International. They crashed on take off. They spent Sunday in the medical facility in Belize City and came back to Houston last night via air ambulance and then regular ambulance to St. Luke's hospital.

I will let you know more when I know more. As Debbie said, thank God David is not paralized but his left hand/arm is numb.

Let's pray David does not have a "broken neck" and everyone else is fine. Extremely dangerous.

OMG - we just saw them on the 30th. what super nice people!

i don't know what to say...we are sending all our most positive thoughts to them.

oh, what a terrible shame!

Oh my! Prayers and positive thoughts for David and Gay.

Please let me add that Gay said Tropic was wonderful and took care of their every need.

I just spoke to David and told him that was one helluva way to get attention.

He said he has two broken bones (vertebrae) in his neck but that they are "stable" fractures that should not require surgery but is awaiting an MRI to be sure.

WOW

Gay, I missed your call to me in the states, because I was in San Pedro. I must have left for the states just when you were arriving in San Pedro, and I’m very sorry to have missed you and David. I am extremely relieved to read that you are alright, and I wish David the most speedy and uncomplicated recovery possible. What a scary experience! Best to you two and to the rest of your fine family, Forrest (aka 2ndcab)

G&D - We're all thinking of you.....and wishing you the best.

Get well, dude..we need to play in the sand at BC's SOON!!

I am SO sorry to hear this about Gay & David.

Speedy recovery.

Prayers of healing going up now.

I got to spend some quality time with David while they were down. We both were complaining about pain as David had hurt his back and was suffering. One hell of a way to get your back fixed. LOL
Love to both of you.

WOW, hope you guys get better soon...

Glad to hear that everyone will be alright!

Gay & David, You guys will have the ultimate trip report no doubt Sorry to read about your "Bad Day", But glad to hear that you will both be OK. Get well real soon,You Might want to take the water taxi next time. (Just Kiddin).

Dear David and Gay, I hope you are less shaken up now and healing quickly. That is definitely a story that will keep you in beers for many years to come!

Now does this mean you are up for a Boogie in Belize with Reaper now?

You are supposed to leave the plane up in the sky and come down with a chute on your backs.

Prayers and thoughts of well being.
Amanda

Gay & David, I've never had the opportunity to meet you guys but have corresponded with you many times. Our thoughts and prayers go out to both of you.........David, get well soon!

Yes, get well soon. I hope David's injuries aren't as severe as reported.

Is it my imagination, or are aircraft emergencies on our local services happening rather too frequently?

Unfortunately, they already have another story for beers... thinking of y'all and hope for a very speedy recovery.

xo

UPDATE! Just spoke to Gay and they are leaving the hospital at this very moment. From what I gathered quickly, the Dr. said they could fuse David's neck now or send him home with the neck brace for him to do absoultely nothing but they don't think he can do that. I guess only time will tell. They are very appreciative of all the prayers and well wishes. She will be posting soon.

P.S. Amanda I have been trying for years to get them to come to Boogie in Belize and jump with me. David & I both have Feb. birthdays. They have seen my video and Leah Ann & Travelqueen can tell the story of how many people it takes to hook up a DVD!

Gay and David, Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

good vibes and prayers headed your way...

Gay and David: Just now read the article on Jesse's Internet-Rag. Very sorry to hear of the crash...but, any plane crash is a good plane crash if you can walk away. So, I understand yah made a big splash!! Take care: Bill

I enjoyed meeting you and looked forward to seeing you more often . I hope you have a speedy recovery David.Prayers and good wishes on the way for you both.

Best wishes to Gay and David.

Adding my wishes for a full and complete recovery.

Spoke with Gay and David early yesterday. David was funny as usual and in very good spirits. Gay seemed a bit shook up still, saying she was thrown around the plane pretty well while they were going down. She said it happened very fast and that she felt like the pilot did exceptionally well given what he had to work with! David has two broken bones in his neck at the top of his spine. Neither bone is broken on the side of the spinal cord and the doctors are really hoping to avoid surgery. All in all both seemed to be doing very well and it was really good to hear their voices!

I know several people who've had that sort of injury, and in all cases they were VERY careful during the mending process but ultimately healed completely. Let's hope that applies to David.

Don't know you but glad that everyone is ok. Hope that there are no permanent problems. Nick