Dale "Snort" Snodgrass, Investigation Progress and Life Story – Dailyfly

Lewiston National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration investigators completed their initial investigation of the aircraft accident that occurred at Lewiston Nez Perce County Regional Airport on July 24th.

The aircraft was released by NTSB and the wreckage was moved off-site for continued investigation. As we move from recovery to investigation, said airport director Michael Isaacs, our sincerest condolences go out to family and friends of an aviation legend, Dale Snodgrass.

Kind wordsbegan pouring in from around the worldSunday, July 26 after the name was releasedfor Capt. Dale Snort Snodgrass, the forever memorableU.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat pilot.

Retired Navy Captain and former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly called Snodgrass a true legend in a post on Twitter.

I had the pleasure of knowing him and even flying with him in an F-14 with a new flight control system with me in the backseat, which felt oddly appropriate, Kelly wrote.

Snodgrass was active duty for the United States Navyfor 26years fromAugust 1972 June 1999.He recorded around4,800 hours in the F-14 between 34 combat missions, as well as, in peace.Snodgrass first flew the F-14 right out of flight school which was something no other new pilot could have dreamed of. As his career went on he soon became the real-life "Maverick".

In 1988, he was photographed showing off his skills by flying what seems to be dangerously close to the crew and Navel deck, completely sideways.Snodgrassreceived a plethora of awards during his time in service. With 3 Legion of Merit Bronze Stars, 3 Meritorious Service Medals, and3 Air Medal with Combat "V", and even the Navy's Fighter Pilot of the year in 1985. Over time, thisearned him the legendary pilot title he will forever be remembered as.

After his retirement from the Navy.Snodgrass continued his passion for flying byfrequently participatingin airshows around the world.

Many organizations that Snodgrass had influenced in his life like theU.S. Naval Institute, the International Council of Air Showspored their kind words onto social media outlets. After his retirement from the Air Force.Snodgrass was frequently participated in airshows to continue his love for showing his skills to others.

Snort was a talented aviator, an enormously entertaining air show performer, and a longtime advocate for the air show business, ICAS President John Cudahy wrote in a Facebook post. His death is a true tragedy for the entire aviation community.

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