I knowI worked his last flight back to Chicago. Lois held my hand and asked me to look in first to see what he looked like?? Bob and Marcy Allen, Hooter, I am a contemporary of Hoot from back in the Connie days. Pure nature pilots but the kindness people in the whole world. Sincerely Kevin Gibson. The best part was the cute owls and the way the author brought the wonderful characters to life! Always positive and lots of humor. even if it broke, somehow. Here is all you want to know, and more! But, in my opinion, he did lose his credibility, and any claim of any sort of heroism, and damaged the legacy of his career, by the terrible lack of judgement he exhibited on Flight 841, your opinion of him, not withstanding, But, your opinion is your own, and you have the absolute right to write, retain, and keep it. Somehow I just never thought that I would not see him again..Hoot, goodbye my friend.Have fun in the big hangar in the heavens!!!!! He was born on August 5, 1948, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Thomas Earl and Betty Kay (White) Gibson. He was a father figure to many. Hoot Gibson was a Leo and was born in the G.I. God is very good. Are there any specific incidents on Besides being a TWA Captain and owning his own airplane, he would spend is days off doing, what else, flying the classic Ford Tri-Motor for Scenic. I know that the memories you have will have will help you through this timethanks you.. And that, seemingly, miraculous event was what allowed the two pilots to be able to level their airplane from its upside down spiraling motion, and, then, allowed them to be able to pull out of the dive they were in, just barely in time, to save the airplane from crashing. Even if there was a slat deployment at altitude, nothing is going to fail. Over the course of his five-decade career, this actor and rodeo star appeared in hundreds of early 20th-century Western films, including The Night Riders, The Saddle King, The Galloping Kid, and The Marshals Daughter. A play on words so to speak. I have to imagine he is viewing this as well and wish to extend my personal gratitude to him for making this forum possible. A service to celebrate his life of 88 years will follow at 2:00 PM., with burial at Resthaven Memorial Park. Dear Kevin, and all of Hoots friends and family: We have just learned of Hoots demise, down here in Costa Rica, where he has a large number of admiring friends. This is a dangerous phenomenon. FACT! Robert Earl "Hoot" Gibson Sr. of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed on January 6, 2021. #1 For instance l was wrong about Gibson being fired from TWA. Mr. Young, you are a very sad person who has a very sad life. Then Hoots heart is giving out and he goes on the transplant list. Hoot was a humble and loving friend and I will miss him. Still, Im glad he made you laugh. . But Hoot has me beat on a number of fronts. Survivors include his children, Logan Elizabeth Gibson and Christopher Monroe Gibson; grandchild . Hutton Peter Gibson (some sources give his name at birth as John Hutton Gibson) was born on Aug. 26, 1918, in Peekskill, N.Y., in Westchester County, to John Gibson, a businessman, and Eva Mylott . Colonel Gibson was stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in the 1960s, and left Tucson after completing his military service but returned to . Many comments in this thread on Emilios blog are bringing healing to my soul. There are plenty of posts on this site that dispute the NTSBs probable cause. It starred Hoot, Francis Ford and J. Farrell MacDonald as a trio of outlaws on the lam who find a baby. YOU liked him because he made YOU laugh ! English. My husband and I both flew with Hoot. Hoot Gibson is part of G.I. I would appreciate it. Italian Wikipedia. And you would also know that the idea that Gibson and his copilot SAVED their airplane from crashing, is absolutely false and fantasy because it was the timely separation of the number 7 slat, that failed and separated from the right wings leading edge, under the extreme overspeed air loads from the dive that the airplane was in, just barely in time, that allowed the two pilots to recover from the right rolling motion of the plane (caused by the jammed deployed slat) . The Sun is about vitality and is the core giver of life. The most amazing stories surrounded him. We got there early in the morning and were nervous with what we would find. FACT. Lois just posted this this morning and I am passing along this information. The autopilot should be blamed for this accident. God bless you and the all the family and friends. It then went on to him losing his lifelong friend Ed/Chief of cancer, and the very sudden death of his sister. to support your admiration for Gibson and his copilot, is like spitting upwind. I had the privilege of not only knowing Hoot for over fifty years but flying with him many times. Chief Thundercloud replaced a difficult Maynard on a couple of the films, but by the end of the series Gibson and Steele were riding alone together. I will never forget you!! It certainly means a lot to me personally. lot more to the story of that flt then people know . Heres a side of Hoot that perhaps not too many know about. Image Gallery. Hoot Gibson died of cancer in 1962 in Woodland Hills, California at age 70, and was interred in the Inglewood Park . John, the reason for the animosity you are receiving is because the arguments you are making have already been disproven. Rest in peace to a real hero! The #7 slat stuck in the deployed position AFTER the airplane rolled over and sped into trans- sonic speeds. If you can help..contact me at: margesiegal@gmail.com. Retired now living the good life in PI. I understand the sadness you and others feel for someone who was, likely, to you, and others who knew and liked him, a very nice guy, and a good man in many ways, too. Would any airline continue to employ three pilots who did an unauthorized procedure that nearly killed everyone onboard? ~ I bet, not so much. Gibson as a bad man. And that is the reality, that so many people, such as yourself, just BELIEVE, mostly, only what they want to believe, rather than testing reality by seeking and taking note of factual information that, in realty, is what really establishes what the real truth of a matter usually is, unlike what the trained investigators in the NTSB and the FAA did, which was to have investigated and found out about TWAs near crash, that was it was CAUSED by Gibson, and not saved, by his actions. The resonances were due to the neglected nonlinear inertial moments. The initials "G.I." I knew Hoot during the investigation and afterward, but lost contact some years ago. in my opinion, a lot of pilots would not have recovered from this kind of upset with a single slat out on one side only at 39,000 feet. Very sorry to hear of Hoots passing. This could sure save you from looking like an idiot. I must have inherited that as I have been through many scrapes as well and should not be here to tell it. For some reason, he honored me by telling me the whole story of the rudder hardover incident, literally shedding tears as he re-lived it. There is not an FE in the world who would reset a breaker without a discussion with the Captain first. Rest in Paradise Hoot The World War II U.S. Navy veteran, musician and produce mantold the Tallahassee Democrat in July he was grateful he still hadall his faculties, his deep set of vocal cords and a good ear for melody. You are still in the hearts and minds of many Hooter, we have had to say goodbye to a few more good ones who have joined you in these last 2 years (flying West as the saying goes). Gibson was a father to three children: two with his first wife, Charline, and one with his second wife, Wendy. Ill never forget that trip. The NTSB investigators arent dummies. Get a life. Although Gibson had been a carrier-qualified Navy fighter pilot . occupation. No funeral arrangements have yet been announced. In 1933 he crashed his biplane during a National Air Race in Los Angeles, which had pitted him against another cowboy star, Ken Maynard. And your impression of him are, likely, part of what was wrong with him, an apparent self loving narcissist whos whole being and existence was all about himself, not safety, or his job, or the well being of those who depended on him for their lives. The couple divorced in 1927.Superstardom came with the John Ford (I)full-length feature western Action (1921), which was taken from "The Three Godfathers" story. He, Scott, and Gary saved my life that night as well as their own lives! BTW, thanks for your hard work. His family moved to California when he was seven years old. basketball . Gibson, you have to conclude only one other possibility, to my thinking : that Gibsons 727s #7 slat broke catastrophically for no apparent reason and deployed by itself into the airstream, rolling the airplane into a righthand death roll, something that was unexplainable by the Boeing Company, and an event that has never happened before, or since, it, supposedly, broke on that 727 0nly. I knew Hoot back in the day and was still a flight attendant when he had that flight. Keven I was a flight attendant on many of Hoots flights. He was pretty well bashed up they originally thought we was dead. My grandchilren met him also . I think it would be most wonderful if somebody (ies) could organize another celebration here in Chicago, where Hoot started, and ended, his flying career. He would know more, about any future memorials planned. Only God knows the full truth of what DID happened on #841. Legacy For his contribution to motion pictures, Hoot Gibson has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1765 Vine Street. As a teenager, he worked with horses on a ranch, which led to competition on bucking broncos . I had many discussions of dad remaining connected to a few of the passengers aboard flight 841. Over the years we flew together in multiple types of airplanes including twice in the Ford Trimotor. His family moved to California when he was 7. Kudos to the crew of flight 841 for quick response and adjustments to the dire situation at hand but, dad and I believe there was additional help from on high. We believe it was providential that Hoots unique gifts and wealth of flying experience prepared him to be Gods instrument in those crucial moments. I met Hoot one afternoon in the bar at Pavos airport in Costa Rica. He went on to retire from TWA. He did a favor for old friend John Ford by appearing in a cameo role in the director's 1959 film The Horse Soldiers (1959). While he secured contracts with lesser studios during the early 1930s, such as Allied Pictures and First Division Pictures, the quality of his films suffered. For a new green co-pilot he was a wonderful mentor and a really fun guy to work with. If I can contribute to his legacy and his memorial in any way, I would like to know. I am going to try and make it once I figure out a few more details. That is insulting to the real American heroes inside aviation and outside, such as Captain Sully Sullivan and so many others, whos career actions are without the stains that Captain Gibson left on his. Processing this entire event is one of the key things that led me into full-time ministry, starting a Christian mission organization in 1984. They eventually married (there is still some question about whether they legally exchanged vows) and she took on the marquee name of Helen Gibson. That man did more with the time given him on this earth than a dozen or so folks just going through the motions. Whoever this guy is . While working on the Miller 101 Ranch at Fort Bliss, Oklahoma, as a horse wrangler, Hoot developed a strong, active interest in the rodeo scene--in particular, bronco busting. He died Aug. 23, 1962 of cancer. We will continue to update information on Hoot Gibsons parents. Or how about FO Scott Kennedy? I am sure a few who have commented in this thread will be in attendance and I so very much am looking forward to making your acquaintance. Im not sure if you are saying that they did the unauthorized procedure. of course, I have wasted both of our times by writing you these things because you are not interested in them and are not interested in learning anything, in order to learn the truth about this incident and Captain Gibsons criminally negligent and illegal behavior. Glenn "Hoot" Gibson Jr, 88, died on May 1, 2018 at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Of course I was nervous not knowing what condition he would be in. Jerry 'Hoot' Gibson, 82, passed away June 22, 2017, from natural causes. It has everything a kid could relate to -bullies, not fitting in, wanting to help, a noble cause, friendship, and family. They waited and waited and waited and finally it was time. lt was the jammed (in the out position) #7 slat that caused the rolling motion, so severe, that none of the proper aileron and rudder inputs the pilots made could overcome the roll caused by the stuck slat ! Be sorry and sad for you own comments, not mine. Can you send me that? May the grace of God bring each and everyone of you healing for the loss you have experienced as much as myself at this time. Carmel. HARVEY GIBSON Harvey Glenn Gibson, "Hoot," age 80, of Henderson, passed away Jan. 31, 2015. https://emiliocorsetti.com/news/ Please go to his web site. I have a bar located close to the airport that I have hosted a fund raiser before..that is a possibility. Hoot still continued to forge a name for himself on the rodeo circuit with his pal Acord. occupations: Actor. He joined old silent film teammate Harry Carey and 'Guinn Big Boy Williams' in the "Three Mesquiteers" western Powdersmoke Range (1935), and was billed second to Ray Corrigan in the Republic serial The Painted Stallion (1937).Hoot left films and toured with the Robbins Brothers and Russell Brothers circuses during 1938 and 1939 before retiring from show business altogether. So what ? Its been over a week now since Hoot passed over into eternity and only now have I began to get emotional and teary eyed over this loss. His family moved to California when he was seven years old. Crack open a can of Tab and dive into these 56 photos that will have you reminiscing with your crew before you know it. Edmund Richard 'Hoot' Gibson was born in 1892 in Tekamah, Nebraska; he died in Woodland Hills, California in August 1962, at age 70. owned the D4C {'divorce'} Ranch [circa 1940s] at Spring Mountain near Las Vegas, Nevada. Hoot just loved her and her family. The two-reelers usually co-starred either Pete Morrison or Hoor's wife Helen, or sometimes both. I suspect some other passengers may also like that opportunity, if the family would allow us to attend. I would love it if Lois could come and attendI never had the pleasure of meeting the one woman who stood by our wild and crazy man (as Steve Martin would say.) Youre throwing things at the wall, to see if something will stick so you can believe what you want to about the pilots. I could go on and on with flying stories but think I will go a different direction. Kevin, just want you to know that your dad is one of my heroes. Many of us also thoroughly enjoyed ourselves the night before at Hoots retirement party in London. 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