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Sunriver Floatplane Accident with John Noordwijk

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Sunriver Floatplane Accident: A First-Hand Account with John Noordwijk

We are honored to welcome John Noordwijk, CAA member and former club president (2010), for an in-person presentation on a pivotal and deeply personal aviation event.

John retired from a global career leading manufacturing plants around the world. He has sailed extensively and has been flying for 25 years. Aircraft ownership has included a Cirrus SR20, Maule M7, and an RV-14 which he built himself. He holds CFII and MEI ratings. His son Alko is a UPS 747 pilot based in Anchorage.

On July 20, 2019, John was with Kevin Padrick, fellow CAA member and former club president (2015), in the floatplane accident at Sunriver in which Kevin tragically lost his life.

His presentation will cover:
• The preflight and mission profile
• What happened during the flight itself
• Key findings from the NTSB accident investigation
• Reflections on decision making and lessons learned

This will be one of the most meaningful and impactful safety-focused programs we have hosted.

Do not miss this.





CLICK THE 'REGISTER NOW' BUTTON TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT AT THE DINNER TABLE OR TO PURCHASE A DINNER CARD

Dinner cost $25 per person, pay at the door, or use your Dinner Punch Card

Social & Happy Hour: 5:30 PM
Dinner: 7:00 PM
Presentation: 8:00 PM
MENU
Main Entree:  Traditional Lasagna
* Seafood entrees pre-ordered during Sign Up 
Vegetarian Entree: Vegetable Lasagna
Seafood Entree: Salmon, prepared to order, with or without seasonings 

Sides:
  Buttered Corn Niblet, Garden Tossed Green Salad with Cucumbers & Tomatoes (GF) with all the usual dressings




We’d love for you to register by Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. so we can plan dinners accordingly.  But if your schedule opens up at the last minute, please come join us—you’ll always be welcome!

For assistance with online RSVP, please send email to admin@caapilots.com stating names and entree preference

Date and Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM

Location

CAA Clubhouse
14323 Stenbock Way NE #9407
Aurora, OR  97002
USA

Arranged By(s)

Jonathan S Bieganski

Category

Thurs Dinner

Registration Info

Registration is recommended
Payment in Full In Advance Or At Event
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Activities/Items (Click the down-arrow to view details)
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Main Entree: Traditional Lasagna
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Opt Entree: Salmon
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Opt Entree: Vegetarian Lasagna
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Opt Entree: Salmon (Un-seasoned)
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Dinner Card
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Dinner Card (Salmon)