Yesterday, a small plane carrying two people crashed near the Roanoke airport in western Virginia. The passenger and pilot were John Whitmer, manager of CHO’s fixed base operator Landmark Aviation, and Peter Sheeran, of Aviation Development Group. Yesterday evening, Peter died as a result of the injuries sustained in the accident.”

As with any plane crash, a full investigation will be conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board. The safety of all passengers, including our friends and colleagues in the Virginia aviation community, is our highest priority. We are deeply saddened by any harm to our community, our passengers, our tenants or our employees. We are heartened to hear of John’s pending hospital release.  However, our hearts and prayers are with Peter and his family.  Peter was a great friend and supporter of Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, a seasoned and skilled pilot,  a diligent and caring developer, but most of all a wonderful man to know.  He will be sorely missed.