The following was posted earlier this afternoon on the CQ Contest reflector:
Quote Originally Posted by NN4F
It is with great sadness that I have to inform the community of a tragic accident this morning at 630am EST

The C6APR team, consisting of Pete, W2GJ, Ed, K3IXD, Randy K4QO and Dallas W3PP were all killed this morning as their aircraft crashed on take-off from Summerville Airport, SC on their way to Crooked Island, Bahamas. They were on their way to operate in the CQWW contest this weekend.

Our thoughts are with their families in this tragic time!

More as it made available!

Paul - NN4F
An initial link to news coverage, courtesy of Jim AD1C, can be found at http://www.journalscene.com/news/Pla...ville-Airport#

Another link http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2...edburg-2-dead/ courtesy of Bobby KF4GTA

A sad day for Amateur Radio. They will be missed.