Ostler International president dies in Alaskan plane crash

The aircraft ran out of fuel and forced a landing in the 58-degree waters of Icy Strait, Alaska. Ostler, owner of Salt Lake City-based Ostler International, a parent company of CertiFit, an autobody and aftermarket parts supplier, had planned to refuel along a planned route. But instead of stopping,...

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Published inAutomotive Body Repair News Vol. 42; no. 9; p. 23
Main Author Greenberg, Lisa
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cleveland Endeavor Business Media 01.09.2003
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Aftermarket parts
Aircraft accidents & safety
Presidents
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Summary:The aircraft ran out of fuel and forced a landing in the 58-degree waters of Icy Strait, Alaska. Ostler, owner of Salt Lake City-based Ostler International, a parent company of CertiFit, an autobody and aftermarket parts supplier, had planned to refuel along a planned route. But instead of stopping, the pilot continued on toward his destination, thinking the fuel gauge showed that they had enough gas to complete the trip.
ISSN:2166-0751
2166-2533