I could hear it. That's the horrifying thing. I still keep hearing the engine.

I tried to call 911, but by that time the lines were already jammed.

I don't think this is a weather-related incident at all. It seemed like fairly ideal flying conditions, particularly for a powerful aircraft like that. It's a pretty rugged airplane.

I just want to hear someone call and say they're OK, ... Not hearing from them, that's going to be different, I've been able to hear from them each day since they left.

I couldn't hear anything because my ears had been blasted, ... I had temporary hearing loss. The tent was full of smoke and dust. Of course Jim was screaming in pain and bleeding. And I reached for my vest to throw over him to protect him from what else was going to happen.

Hearing those two things brought me into focus.