A fourth fatal Part 137 accident for 2017 occurred near Cash, Ark., on Saturday, July 8. In that accident, 27-year-old Ronald J. “Tripp” Everidge III of Pinehurst, Ga., was flying an Air Tractor 602 that reportedly impacted the ground for unknown reasons while conducting an application operation. He was a pilot for the family’s application business, Daddy Rabbit Aviation, operated by his father Ron Everidge. Everidge is survived by his wife, Whitney, and a one-year-old son, Axel, of Pinehurst along with other family members.
NAAA has been informed that a memorial fund has been established by the Georgia Agricultural Aviation Association (GAAA) for Tripp Everidge’s wife and son. Donations can be sent to Georgia Agricultural Aviation Association, 223 Airport Road, Americus, GA 31709.
Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.