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11/22/2004:

"Jet Crashes Before Picking Up Elder Bush"

HOUSTON (AP) - A private jet that was en route to Houston to pick up former President Bush clipped a light pole and crashed Monday as it approached Hobby Airport in thick fog, killing all three people aboard.

The Gulfstream G-1159A jet, coming into Houston, went down about 6:15 a.m. in an undeveloped area 1 miles south of the airport, officials said. The former president had been scheduled to travel to Ecuador for a conference.

``I was deeply saddened to learn of the plane crash this morning,'' Bush said through spokesman Tom Frechette. ``I'd flown with this group before and know them well. I join in sending heartfelt condolences to each and every member of their families.''

...Eduardo Maruri, president of the Guayaquil Chamber of Commerce, said that Bush suspended his visit until next month.
Full Article:guardian.co.uk

Good decision, I'd say.