Pilot Was Only Person On Board On Flight From PA to CA

The CEO of a company which recently opened a solar array manufacturing facility in Las Vegas was fatally injured when his airplane went down in Pennsylvania Thursday. Brian Robertson, 38, was the only person on board the Cessna 441 (similar aircraft pictured) when it went down two miles from York, PA.

The preliminary report on the accident posted on the FAA website says the Conquest went down "under unknown circumstances ... in a wooded area." The airplane was registered to N48BS LLC (the airplane's N number) in Huntington Beach, CA. Robertson was reportedly returning to California from Pennsylvania when the airplane went down, according to television station KTVN.

Roberson was the CEO of Amonix, Inc. He was married and had three children.

Governor Brian Sandoval issued the following statement on hearing of Robertson's death:
 
“I am shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Amonix CEO Brian Robertson," said Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval in a statement. "An important and valued member of the Nevada business family, Brian exhibited an enthusiasm for life and the opportunities for business innovation in our state.  I had the privilege of knowing him and attending the ribbon-cutting of Amonix, and I can say without hesitation that his vision and work ethic will be missed.  Kathleen and I extend our heartfelt prayers and sympathy to Brian’s family in this difficult time.”
 
"I am saddened to hear of the tragic plane crash involving Brian Robertson, CEO of Amonix," said Nevada Senator Harry Reid in a separate statement. "He and his company have been great for Nevada by investing in solar energy, most recently opening a solar plant in North Las Vegas.  My thoughts are with his family and his colleagues at Amonix during this difficult time." 

FMI: http://amonix.com/