Tributes for Welshpool plane crash victims
Tuesday 24th January 2012, 1:00PM GMT.
The families of two men killed in a plane crash in Mid Wales today paid tribute to them.
Bob Jones, 60, owner of Welshpool Airport; and former easyJet pilot Steve Carr, 55, from Ruthin, North Wales, died last Wednesday when the twin-engine plane they were flying in came down on Long Mountain, near Welshpool.
An investigation is under way into why the plane crashed and it is expected to be many months before this will be completed.
The two men were formally identified yesterday afternoon. In a statement Mr Jones’s family said they were ‘shocked and saddened’ by his death.
“Bob was a much loved husband, father and friend,” the statement said.
Mr Carr’s family said: “Our world is immeasurably poorer for the loss.”
Leave your tributes to Bob Jones and Steve Carr in the comments below. Discussion of the incident will not be published.
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I was fortunate enough to be flown by Bob to race meetings on two occasions. I sat up front with him in the Navajo.
He made the flight an absolute treat…what a gentleman and with the patience of a saint with me and my questions.
My brother Stuart knew Bob too as Stu was an instructor at Welshpool for several years. Stuart always spoke very highly of Bob and was deeply saddened to hear the bad news.
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I did not know Bob Jones, but my commiserations to his family. Steve Carr I did know and greatly admired him. He was simply one of the nicest blokes I have ever met. He will be sadly missed by us all. RIP mate. I
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I too wish to send my commiserations to Bob Jones’s family. And like Tony McLeod, I also knew Steve Carr. He was my brother in law; a lovely guy, loved by everyone, and I simply can’t believe he’s gone. It’s still too much of a shock to comprehend right now. I will forever cherish the time I spent in his company and will miss him very much.
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I worked with Steve at Liverpool for several years, he was such a lovely man and a great pilot, very laid-back, thoughtful and considerate. He was so looking forward to his retirement and had lots of plans. I feel honoured to have worked with him. My thoughts go out to both families, so sorry for your loss.
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I was so lucky to have flown with Steve at Easyjet many times he was a true gentlemen and nothing was ever a problem he always spoke about his family and we always had a fun day he was always smiling so shocked and saddened and my thoughts are with his family who he always spoke so highly off RIP Steve XXX
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I worked with steve for many years, such a lovely man, he will be sadly missed, my thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very sad time x
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It’s not often in life you meet someone like Steve. He was truly a good man to his core. I had the pleasure of flying with Steve on a number of occasions, it was a pleasure and a privilege to share his company. His good nature, kind hearted selflessness and wonderful spirit will be sincerely missed. This is a real tragedy on so many levels. My heartfelt thoughts go out to all his family and friends. Rest well, mate. May heaven be stocked to the brim with chocolate and no more 5am alarm calls :-)
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Steve was the one of the nicest guys you could ever hope to meet, he was a true gent .When Steve was your Captain you knew you would have a great day .My heartfelt sympathies to his family
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Rest in peace Steve, it was a pleasure to have worked with you. You were a lovely man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends, and the family and friends of your friend Bob Jones too.
God Bless you all.
Lisa. xxxx
(easyJet cabin crew)
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I was an Easyjet pilot and flew with Steve on many occasions. A true gentleman and a pleasure to fly with, both of us being fro
Shropshire originally. Best wishes to the family of both Steve and Bob in what was an unfortunate loss. Rip Steve Carr, one of the nicest and most friendly guys I have ever flown with. My thoughts are with both families at this tragic time.
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My son flew with Mr Carr and said he was a great and well admired guy. Our condolences to the families of both men so sorry for your loss. RIP.
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I have known Steve for about 15 years, and sang in a few bands with him. A solid bass player and a really lovely guy. Can’t believe he’s gone. He loved his children so much. He is very much missed. Thoughts go out to Tara and the girls. Still have you on cd Steve xxx
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It was always a pleasure to fly with Steve and feel so saddened that his life has been cut short. He was one of the most lovely genuine guys I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. When he was your captain you always knew it would be a lovely stress free day. My thoughts are with both the families. X
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Captain Carr, You were such a lovely man who always had a smile on your face.
Sincere condolences to the families and friends of both Steve and Bob at this sad and difficult time.
Those you love you never lose….
Rest in Peace
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Like Lisa, I have known Steve for over 15 years, having played together as musicians in bands at many happy events. I am shocked and saddened by this tragic news and our deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to Tara, the girls and his family members and friends for this awful loss. Steve was a lovely man to know, and a real source of inspiration in his positive outlook on life. A true gentleman, a friend, and mentor, Steve was a man admired by many. He was a gifted entertainer and bandleader. We will miss him, and remember the great times we had over the years. May he rest in peace. Although I did not know Bob, my sympathies also go out to his family at this difficult time.
Pete, Laura and family.
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RIP Steve, I flew with Steve many times during his years at easyJet, a true gentleman and a pleasure to fly with, one of the good guys. My thoughts are with both families at this time xx
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I first met Steve at Easyjet’s headquarters in Luton – we were both there for our initial interview to try and get in to the company as first officers. I met him again up at East Midlands a few days later where we did the simulator assessment together. He struck me even then as such a nice guy and I hardly knew him.
He was always a joy to be around, always smiling, always positive in the crew room. I never heard him complain about anything, ever – unusual for a pilot!
Steve, it was a pleasure to have known you – the world could do with a few more people like you in it.
Darren
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So saddened to hear this awful news yesterday, still can’t believe it’s true…My sympathies & prayers to both Bob’s and Steve’s families. It has been the greatest honour to have known and worked with you Steve the last few years, the World certainly is a darker place without you and your smiley face in it! You will be deeply missed and always remembered. A fantastic Captain and truely wonderful person, rest in peace friend xxxxxx
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I can only echo the comments that have been made already. I was one of the lucky guys who flew with Steve and he was the kind of man you warmed to straight away. He was quiet and unassuming and a true gentleman who never complained. I remember talking to him shortly before his retirement and he was so looking forward to it. Kindest regards to his family and the very same to Bob’s.
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Steve, I can see you now jammin away in heaven with all the greats. See you down the road big man you will be missed.
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Steve, you were a true gentleman and a pleasure to have known and worked with. I am so sad for your family and their loss of such a fantastic man. The world would be a better place if it had more men like you in it. Your memory will live on Steve xx
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I knew Steve, when we both worked for easyJet in Liverpool. I never heard an unkind word about him, quite simply a lovely bloke.
Unfortunately I did not know Bob Jones, but my thoughts go out to both families, I am so sorry for your loss.
Wirt
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Flying with Steve was like listening to his music…a phenomenal inspiration! He was a truly talented entertainer, highly devoted family man and just a brilliant bloke to share a flightdeck with!
My thoughts are with you, your family and all your friends!
Dan
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I knew Steve before his career at EasyJet. He was my instructor In a Baron 55 Many moons ago.
I saw him at Welshpool only weeks ago not having seen him for years.
He told me he had retired from EasyJet and was going to keep his hand in by instructing again at welshpool.
I fly as a Captain on Corporate jets and Steve and Bob were two of the best pilots only God knows what happened that they could not sort it.
Steve was a lovely guy and my heart goes out to his family
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As Steves sister, and on behalf of my brother Mick, and our families. Would like to say a huge thankyou for all the lovely comments about our wonderful brother Steve. He was a golden person, and in our eyes perfect. We can’t imagine a world without him, but are safe in the knowledge he will continue to inspire and guide, as he always did.
Our job is to continue to support Tara, his beautiful daughters, and his two step sons to the best of our ability. He died doing what he loved with music in his head and his children in his heart. Meet you on the river of time, love you Steve and thankyou for everything. xx
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Our thoughts and prayers are also with Bob’s family, who we never met, but heard Steve speak of with respect. Rest in peace
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From Steve’s “Holden” cousins, we send our loving thoughts to Tara, Sue, Mick and all your families. It was so good to see Steve in April at our family party. We can’t believe such a terrible tragedy has happened to you all. What amazing tributes are posted here.
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It is so nice to know that people new my brother as I knew him.
My sypathies to Bob’s family I truly know your pain.
Steve my brother six years older many more wiser.
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I am very sad not to have managed a chat at the Holden family last year when I saw Steve for the first time in the distance, despite being almost the same age and a second cousin to boot. So many interests in common and now I have heard of the music too. The afternoon filled up too suddenly and now I have missed that echoing opportunity.
How I would have enjoyed playing ‘Can’t Explain’ or ‘Show me’ with him on bass.
My heartfelt regards to Tara and the girls in this awful time….
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I was in the same class as Steve at the Priory Boys, we both started there in 1967. I remember he seemed somehow quite mature then, certainly ahead of the rest of us and a great character. Fast-forward and I next caught up with him in the early 80′s drinking in my sisters pub in Oswestry, he still seemed the easy going character I’d known before but if I may say so…a bit directionless. A temporary situation obviously for a guy with his intelligence. Anyway I’m glad I knew Steve Carr. He’ll probably hate this but ‘Possunt Qia Posse Videntur’…and you did mate!
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I have been privileged to know Steve and his family for the last 4 years. For most of that time I sat behind him on a drum kit watching his play the bass while we provided the rhythm section for our band. Indeed, I only waved goodbye to him on Tuesday night before the accident having been rehearsing and recording for a few hours. He was a lovely man and we had many adventures together with the band, and indeed as friends. I was always amazed by his ability to apply the tiniest delicate bit of volume to an instrument on a mixing desk and the next day he’d be up to his eyeballs taking the gearbox out one of tractors – and how he could apply his formidable intelligence and touch equally to both. Along with many others, this has truly been one of the saddest weeks of my life. He was and a huge influence on my life, and I will never forget him. My heart goes out to his family as they grieve.
My deepest sympathies also to Bob Jones and his family also during this sad time.
RIP Steve.
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As a friend of his younger brother I have respected Steve for many years. I remember, as a young boy, watching him rehearse with his band; this helped inspire a long-term passion for music in me. Steve always made me feel welcome; he had a very gentle and unassuming manner. I see that other people have already said this, but he was a true gentleman. He will be missed by many people, especially his family. I am so sorry for your loss.
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I really could not have wished for a better uncle. Steve was the most caring, the most loving, the most amazing person in the whole world. He simply was one of natures loveliest people, no strings attatched. The whole universe is just a different place without him. He never complained nor said a bad word about anything, and always put the people he loved before himself. He touched the lives of so many people, and would always encourage everyone to follow their dreams. He was a truly inspirational person and will be missed so much.
RIP uncle steve.
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I knew steve from the Red Ball studio dayS in Market Drayton , always a great smiling guy. Only ever gigged with him once on a New Years eve in Market Drayton. Bought my first real amp from him in those days ! Steve , you will be saddly missed from all the local musicians that knew you. Say hello to Toddy, Will & chiggy for me m8
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I knew Steve through our days at Easyjet and can honestly say that he was one of the nicest guys I ever had the privilege to meet, a true gentleman in every sense of the word. You will be sorely missed Steve. My deepest sympathy to both families at this terrible time.
Mike
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I didnt know Bob very well but what I did know was that he was a genuine gentleman and many people at Sleap airfield who knew him better than I have been devastated by this loss. Our hearts go out to his family.
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