Search Suspended for 2nd Missing Pilot

Tools

Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

KIIITV News

Story Created: Nov 2, 2009 at 9:48 AM CST

Story Updated: Nov 2, 2009 at 9:48 AM CST

November 2, 2009

The Coast Guard is suspending it's search for the second pilot from a downed T-34 Trainer, however the Coast Guard will continue to use a cutter with side scanning sonar to locate the aircraft wreckage.

Friday, crews near Port Aransas found the body of one of the 2 pilots who was on board at the time of the crash. Navy officials have not released the identity of the victim, but the navy said 30-year-old Lt. Bret Miller of Wisconsin and 29 year old Lt. Joe Houston of Houston were on board the craft when the air station lost contact.

5:07 PM ranger wrote ...

Please donate to the families of LT Bret Miller and LT Joe Houston @ www.remembertherangers.com Thank you!

32543571 Inappropriate? Alert Us!

Wednesday, Nov 11 at 7:32 PM 123 wrote ...

BJ's Restaurants links of london . Management might be tempted to belly up and drown cheap links of london their sorrows, links of london jewellery since the majority of this chain's 89 restaurants are in links of london jewelry deep-recession sta

31971819 Inappropriate? Alert Us!

Friday, Nov 6 at 9:34 AM Cynthia wrote ...

I went out yesterday(Th) to search. Amy is the one that I spoke with (334-6703). If your exercise is jogging, mountain biking -- do this! Garett was the youngest out there w/ us & he was grade school age. He's out here somewhere. Help to bring him home!

31692884 Inappropriate? Alert Us!

Friday, Nov 6 at 4:24 AM Tawny wrote ...

Thank you all! Our effort to find Joe has not ended and will not until he is found. Here is a blog with all the information you'd need: findjoehouston.blogspot.com Please pass this on to everyone you know. Thank you! Blessings!

31679946 Inappropriate? Alert Us!

Friday, Nov 6 at 12:04 AM Rocky Martin wrote ...

I would like to help on Saturday to help shuttle people to St. Joe island. I am not sure who I need to contact to voluteer. If anyone knows the number to call please comment.

31676791 Inappropriate? Alert Us!

Thursday, Nov 5 at 5:58 PM Karen Gutierrez wrote ...

I went out today and helped search for Lt Joe Houston on the San Jose Island. I am grateful for his service to our country for I am a disabled vet. May GOD be with his family during this hard time. GOD BLESS ALL OUR ARMED FORCES!

31664259 Inappropriate? Alert Us!

Thursday, Nov 5 at 2:25 PM Grateful wrote ...

I am grateful for Lt. Joe Houston's service and he and his family, as well as Lt. Miller's family, will remain in my prayers. ~ Sister of Navy Pilot Instructor

31652564 Inappropriate? Alert Us!

Monday, Nov 2 at 10:35 AM Pamela Field wrote ...

The pilot that has not been found is my cousin's husband, Lt. Joe Houston. He has a 5 year old son. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and know that Joe died doing what he loved best...serving his country!

31463289 Inappropriate? Alert Us!

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

KIII TV3 - News, Sports, Weather and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

KIII-TV Weather

On Demand

AP Video

Stock Quotes
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Poll

The Corpus Christi City Council has voted to negotiate with the National Swim Center to replace the Coliseum. Do you agree?

  • Yes.
  • No. Just demolish the building.
  • No. Rennovate it and use as a public venue, as it has been.
  • I liked the Brass/Ice Skating Rink idea.