May 8, 2008: Colorado CAP Asissts in Search for Golfer Jeff Maggert's Brother

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On this date in 2008, the Colorado Civil Air Patrol participated in the search for PGA golfer Jeff Maggert's brother, who was killed in a plane crash.

An excerpt from the Rocky Mountain News:

The pilot who died in the Thursday afternoon Cessna plane crash near Black Hawk was Barry Maggert, his brother, professional golfer Jeff Maggert, confirmed Friday.

Jeff Maggert withdrew from the Players Championship in Florida when he heard the news and is flying to Colorado, the Associated Press reported.

The Gilpin County Sheriff's Office had reported that the pilot was 55 and the passenger 23. The Colorado Civil Air Patrol had reported that the pilot died and his passenger was injured.

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