Three Tesla employees die in plane crash :(

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Three Die; Plane Crashes In East Palo Alto Neighborhood - News Story - KTVU San Francisco

The other two passengers were Tesla employees as well; so sad!

 

[Kipernicus]

Tragic indeed. Condolences to their families and the whole Tesla crew.

 

[doug]

Very sad indeed. He's the Merc coverage:
East Palo Alto: Small plane crashes into home, day care center; pilot, 2 passengers dead - San Jose Mercury News

 

[Eldictator]

yeah sad news, condolences to all the familys involved.
Shame they didnt get to see the model s release

 

[DaveD]

3 dead in small-plane crash in East Palo Alto

The plane was owned by Doug Bourn, a senior electrical engineer for Tesla Motors, the electric-car company said. It was not known whether Bourn was onboard.

I've exchanged emails with a Tesla contact, who said that the other people onboard were TM engineers.

 

[PopSmith]

I've exchanged emails with a Tesla contact, who said that the other people onboard were TM engineers.

This is very sad news. Losing two, possibly three, highly talented engineers at once is very shocking and very saddening. :frown:

 

[mpt]

CBS: Report: Tesla Motor Execs Die In Plane Crash - cbs13.com

My condolences to the families; we've lost pioneers.

 

[ChrisC]

Damn.

I'd seen the plane crash report earlier today but had ignored it.

My condolences to the families. Many of us would probably give anything to have those jobs, so they can perhaps gather some comfort in knowing that the departed were living out their dreams.

 

[BillB]

Plane crash in Palo Alto

This can't be good news...

"Daniel Morales, who told KTVU he had previously flown with the pilot, identiifed him as a high-ranking official at Tesla Motors. Authorities, however, have not released the names of the victims."

Three Die; Plane Crashes In East Palo Alto Neighborhood - News Story - KTVU San Francisco

 

[vfx]

A tragedy for all. Condolences to all.

Three Dead After Plane Owned by Tesla Engineer Crashes in California - Wheels Blog - NYTimes.com

 

[Iz]

Very sad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and co-workers at TM.

 

[Nichen]

Rest in peace friends. You were part of something huge. You changed the autoindustry, something which is quite amazing.

So sad you're leaving us already.

:frown:

 

[dpeilow]

Utterly shocked to switch the computer on and see this.

Condolences to the friends, family and colleagues of all involved.

 

[DrTaras]

Rest in peace friends. You were part of something huge. You changed the autoindustry, something which is quite amazing.

You beautifully summed up my feelings. :frown:

 

[Cobos]

Yes my condolences to the families and to Tesla. A sad event

Cobos

 

[efusco]

A sad day indeed..and a terrible shame. Add my condolences as well.

 

[efusco]

Did you see this crap at Jalopnik?
3 Tesla Execs Dead In Palo Alto Plane Crash - Tesla Plane Crash - Jalopnik

This electric carmaker — a company that has done everything but paint its logo green in a bid to sell itself as environmentally-friendly — have had a penchant as of late for gas-guzzling private airplanes. But that's sort of been the Tesla way. An electric car without compromising speed or style. The roadster's perfect for the Hollywood and Silicon Valley elite — environmental credibility without having to give up your private plane.

Last week, the love of private planes figuratively killed Tesla CEO Elon Musk's public relations coup surrounding Tesla's acceptance of federal tax dollars after the public learned he forced Tesla to reimburse him for 12 trips he took in his own jet. Now, sadly, the love of private planes — even one as small as a Cessna — has taken the lives of three of Tesla's own employees.

 

[mt2]

Three die as plane hits California neighborhood

Tesla employees. Please post details as they become available.

Three die as plane hits California neighborhood - CNN.com

Edit:
Thanks for moving, moderator

 

[mt2]

Did you see this crap at Jalopnik?
3 Tesla Execs Dead In Palo Alto Plane Crash - Tesla Plane Crash - Jalopnik

Unfortunate, unnecessary, and insulting.

 

[Vermeer]

Tesla haters on the loose again

@efusco,

Yeah, I noticed these guys before. Petrol heads with no class. It's not surprising to see the level of hatred toward Tesla. I guess that's what you get for changing the world and *winning*. Tesla is very much like Apple in that regard.