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Former President Bush scheduled to fly on jet that crashed

12:33 PM CST on Monday, November 22, 2004

Associated Press

HOUSTON -- Former President George Bush has suspended a trip to Ecuador because the jet he was going to use crashed Monday morning in Houston.

AP

President Bush spoke last week at the dedication of the Clinton Presidential Library.
Three crewmembers died in the accident during foggy weather.

The private jet clipped a light pole and crashed on the Beltway at Cullen near Hobby Airport.

Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Roland Herwig says the Gulfstream flight originated at Dallas Love Field.

The plane’s registered owner is Jet Place of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Former President Bush, who lives in Houston, was scheduled to take part in a business conference in Ecuador.

According to the former President's spokesman, he was on the way to Hobby Airport when he learned a plane had crashed. He didn't know the plane was his until he arrived.

President Bush had flown with the three crewmembers before and he released the following statement: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the plane crash this morning. I have flown with the crew before and knew them well. I join in sending my heartfelt condolences to each and every member of their families."

The FBI is sending an investigative team to Houston as a courtesy, but FBI spokesman Bob Doguim says there is no reason to believe foul play was involved in the crash.