Snodgrass was a legendary F-14 pilot with more than 4,800 hours and 1,200 carrier landings in a. But the late Tomcat legend is often called the real "Maverick" for his accomplishments as a fighter. Those of us who knew him and flew with him knew 'Snort" as a magnificent leader, selfless teacher, and fearless pilot. There are three types of mistakes Those you learn from, those you suffer from, and those you don't survive. Dale "Snort" Snodgrass was killed Saturday in the crash of a SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 in Idaho. One of aviation's true legends passed away at the weekend when Dale 'Snort' Snodgrass was killed in a crash at an airport in Idaho. Dale's history as an F-14 pilot and some of his exploits are a regular part of. Snodgrass reportedly had more than 5,000.
The legendary F-14 Tomcat pilot, and famed air show performer was lost today while doing what he loved most. Details remain sketchy but the crash occurred just after noon. Many referred to him as a fighter pilot's fighter pilot. While most called him Snort, I called him Dale. According to reports the Dale 'Snort' Snodgrass accident happened while he was flying a SIAI-Marchetti SM-1019 plane during an airshow in Lewiston Ohio. The word legend has been quoted repeatedly in reports on the death of Dale Snodgrass and while it is undoubtedly an. Discussion in 'Aviation Mishaps' started by Fearless Tower. Famed Navy fighter pilot Dale 'Snort' Snodgrass dies in Idaho crash. One of the most respected pilots, Dale Snodgrass was reported dead on 24 July. The legendary F-14 Tomcat pilot Dale "Snort" Snodgrass, the type's most experienced pilot, tragically lost his life on Jin a plane crash at Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport, Idaho. Snodgrass was the only person onboard a SIAI Marchetti SM.1019, a small Italian-made STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft built in. Dale was killed while flying an SIAI Marchetti SM1019 today, just after noon local on the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport. Dale "Snort" Snodgrass, one of the warbird world's most respected pilots, was killed on Saturday in the crash of a Marchetti SM.109 in Lewiston, Idaho. Dale 'Snort' Snodgrass - Marchetti N28U Crash in Idaho Dale Snodgrass Perishes in Airplane Crash Pilot dies in crash at Lewiston airport.
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After retiring from the Navy, he became a noted airshow performer.