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Reeves Crash Site Posted by AllenC (Alan C) on September 29, 2007, 2:04 am 205.188.116.204 I was curious if the crash site off of Baxter at Franklin Rd was still vacant or have they built on the lots? Have they ever erected a monument there as they have in Camden TN where Patsy's plane crashed?  Post a Response

Re: Reeves Crash Site Posted by John Walker on September 29, 2007, 8:07 am, in reply to "Reeves Crash Site" 195.93.21.71 To the best of my knowlege, the crash site is located in something in an inaccessible spot and furthermore it is on private property. I doubt very much if the current owners would take kindly to fans traipsing through their backyard without their permission. As far as placing a memorial marker well from what Larry has told us the actual spot is too far away from the public roads to make any memorial marker to be of any validity. I do believe that many people have attempted to actually locate the exact point of impact and perhaps Larry could confim this, but very few people have actually got it right. For some reason or other the crash site is not actually where a lot of people believe it to be. There has been a lot of heated debate over this subject in the past as i'm sure Larry will attest to. I for one have got no desire to go raking over old coals as it were, but perhaps it would be better to remember Jim for what he acheived in his lifetime and the pleasure he gave to millions with that beautiful baritone voice of his that really could not displease anyone. John.  Post a Response

Re: Reeves Crash Site Posted by AllenC (Alan C) on September 29, 2007, 10:32 pm, in reply to "Re: Reeves Crash Site" 205.188.117.11 In the mid 80's we went to the location off Baxter.....for years locals have said it was just behind the power lines. The area was north of Brentwood and lie a few yards from I-65 at the dead end of Baxter. Patsy Cline's widow Charlie as well as living relatives of the late Marty Robbins have all confirmed the locale. I google earthed the area and noticed that a couple of homes are near the supposed spot now but it is still heavily wooded for the most part. As far as "raking the coals", one can understand some peoples opinion on this subject but not all share. As an adult I can assure you that I would be the very last person to go traipsing on anyones "private" property. I think it is great that so many people do feel they need to protect Jim's memory and leave such discussion alone. I can do the same without tarnishing his legacy by my curiosity. I see no harm personally. After all, to each thier own.  Post a Response

Re: Reeves Crash Site Posted by John Walker on September 30, 2007, 5:45 am, in reply to "Re: Reeves Crash Site" 195.93.21.71 Hi Allen, I respect your opnion on this subject, as i know there those who hold the same view as you do. Oddly enough, for a long time i held the same opinion as you do in regards to the placing of a memorial marker at the site, the precedence being markers being placed at the site of Patsy Clines crash site and that of Buddy Holly. However,what caused me to change my mind was the information that Larry posted on this site regarding Jims Crash site some time ago. Having read that i realised that although desirable to perhaps place a small marker it would in all probability,not really practical owing to the isolated area. John.  Post a Response

Re: Reeves Crash Site Posted by AlanC (Alan C) on September 30, 2007, 9:50 pm, in reply to "Re: Reeves Crash Site" 64.12.117.11 It was brought to my attention that my link to the crash site was actually bring up Lathy Griffith's home...much to surprise as well. Here is the correct link to those curious enough. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Baxter+Lane,+Nashville+TN&sll=34.125193,-118.352058&sspn=0.001594,0.000834&ie=UTF8&ll=36.052673,-86.763539&spn=0.024912,0.013347&t=k&z=15&iwloc=addr&om=0  Post a Response

Re: Reeves Crash Site Posted by Larry Jordan on October 1, 2007, 1:21 am, in reply to "Re: Reeves Crash Site" 69.66.111.56 The Google map you have posted has the green arrow in the wrong location. To hopefully settle this matter once and for all, I have posted a screen capture of a Google map which shows the specific area where Jim Reeves' plane went down. Just click the link below to see it. The crash occurred in a small two-acre woods south of some high voltage power lines, just off Baxter Lane and Franklin Pike Circle. As you can see, to access the scene would require crossing private property. Even today the woods is very dense. Baxter Lane itself is a narrow, tree-shrouded street that looks more like someone's long driveway. In fact, Google had to draw in the street; it is otherwise not visible from the air in this shot. Based on radar data, this area was pinpointed by airport officials moments after Jim's plane went down on July 31, 1964, and other aircraft were immediately vectored over it within minutes. But nobody saw anything from the air. That's because the plane descended at a steep angle and penetrated the tree canopy without disturbing the upper branches. Ground searchers on late Friday afternoon walked past the woods without venturing into it. As a result, it took two days to locate the wreckage. Link: Jim Reeves Crash Map  Post a Response

Re: Reeves Crash Site Posted by AlanC (Alan C) on October 1, 2007, 2:42 am, in reply to "Re: Reeves Crash Site" 64.12.117.11 ah thanks Larry....I didn't know how to get it to focus on the percise spot. It kept pulling up wrong end of Baxter. But yes...your map is 100 % accurate. --Previous Message-- : The Google map you have posted has the green : arrow in the wrong location. To hopefully : settle this matter once and for all, I have : posted a screen capture of a Google map : which shows the specific area where Jim : Reeves' plane went down. Just click the link : below to see it. : : The crash occurred in a small two-acre woods : south of some high voltage power lines, just : off Baxter Lane and Franklin Pike Circle. As : you can see, to access the scene would : require crossing private property. : : Even today the woods is very dense. Baxter : Lane itself is a narrow, tree-shrouded : street that looks more like someone's long : driveway. In fact, Google had to draw in the : street; it is otherwise not visible from the : air in this shot. : : Based on radar data, this area was : pinpointed by airport officials moments : after Jim's plane went down on July 31, : 1964, and other aircraft were immediately : vectored over it within minutes. But nobody : saw anything from the air. That's because : the plane descended at a steep angle and : penetrated the tree canopy without : disturbing the upper branches. : : Ground searchers on late Friday afternoon : walked past the woods without venturing into : it. As a result, it took two days to locate : the wreckage. :  Post a Response

Re: Reeves Crash Site Posted by Jimmy Peterson on October 2, 2007, 1:16 pm, in reply to "Re: Reeves Crash Site" 12.150.164.100 Larry, Thanks for that link to the crash site. I too have looking for the longest time on google earth trying to figure out where Jim and Dean came down. It's obvious because of the location that this accident could have been much worse. Considering the close proximity of the I65 and those few houses, if Jim had been flying at a different speed they could have easily came down on the freeway or right into one of those houses and caused more deaths. I'm still confused as to how Jim incorrectly turned his plane upside down before the impact. Was the cloud cover that close to the ground? --Previous Message-- : The Google map you have posted has the green : arrow in the wrong location. To hopefully : settle this matter once and for all, I have : posted a screen capture of a Google map : which shows the specific area where Jim : Reeves' plane went down. Just click the link : below to see it. : : The crash occurred in a small two-acre woods : south of some high voltage power lines, just : off Baxter Lane and Franklin Pike Circle. As : you can see, to access the scene would : require crossing private property. : : Even today the woods is very dense. Baxter : Lane itself is a narrow, tree-shrouded : street that looks more like someone's long : driveway. In fact, Google had to draw in the : street; it is otherwise not visible from the : air in this shot. : : Based on radar data, this area was : pinpointed by airport officials moments : after Jim's plane went down on July 31, : 1964, and other aircraft were immediately : vectored over it within minutes. But nobody : saw anything from the air. That's because : the plane descended at a steep angle and : penetrated the tree canopy without : disturbing the upper branches. : : Ground searchers on late Friday afternoon : walked past the woods without venturing into : it. As a result, it took two days to locate : the wreckage. : J.Peterson  Post a Response

Re: Reeves Crash Site Posted by AlanC (Alan C) on October 2, 2007, 3:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Reeves Crash Site" 64.12.117.11 Jimmy, In 1964...interstate 65 nor those homes were there. They have been erected in the years since. :) --Previous Message-- : Larry, : : Thanks for that link to the crash site. I : too have looking for the longest time on : google earth trying to figure out where Jim : and Dean came down. It's obvious because of : the location that this accident could have : been much worse. Considering the close : proximity of the I65 and those few houses, : if Jim had been flying at a different speed : they could have easily came down on the : freeway or right into one of those houses : and caused more deaths. I'm still confused : as to how Jim incorrectly turned his plane : upside down before the impact. Was the : cloud cover that close to the ground? : : --Previous Message-- : The Google map you have posted has the green : arrow in the wrong location. To hopefully : settle this matter once and for all, I have : posted a screen capture of a Google map : which shows the specific area where Jim : Reeves' plane went down. Just click the link : below to see it. : : The crash occurred in a small two-acre woods : south of some high voltage power lines, just : off Baxter Lane and Franklin Pike Circle. As : you can see, to access the scene would : require crossing private property. : : Even today the woods is very dense. Baxter : Lane itself is a narrow, tree-shrouded : street that looks more like someone's long : driveway. In fact, Google had to draw in the : street; it is otherwise not visible from the : air in this shot. : : Based on radar data, this area was : pinpointed by airport officials moments : after Jim's plane went down on July 31, : 1964, and other aircraft were immediately : vectored over it within minutes. But nobody : saw anything from the air. That's because : the plane descended at a steep angle and : penetrated the tree canopy without : disturbing the upper branches. : : Ground searchers on late Friday afternoon : walked past the woods without venturing into : it. As a result, it took two days to locate : the wreckage. : : :  Post a Response

Re: Reeves Crash Site Posted by Colin Baird on October 4, 2007, 9:15 am, in reply to "Re: Reeves Crash Site" 81.103.32.4 --Previous Message-- : The Google map you have posted has the green : arrow in the wrong location. To hopefully : settle this matter once and for all, I have : posted a screen capture of a Google map : which shows the specific area where Jim : Reeves' plane went down. Just click the link : below to see it. : : The crash occurred in a small two-acre woods : south of some high voltage power lines, just : off Baxter Lane and Franklin Pike Circle. As : you can see, to access the scene would : require crossing private property. : : Even today the woods is very dense. Baxter : Lane itself is a narrow, tree-shrouded : street that looks more like someone's long : driveway. In fact, Google had to draw in the : street; it is otherwise not visible from the : air in this shot. : : Based on radar data, this area was : pinpointed by airport officials moments : after Jim's plane went down on July 31, : 1964, and other aircraft were immediately : vectored over it within minutes. But nobody : saw anything from the air. That's because : the plane descended at a steep angle and : penetrated the tree canopy without : disturbing the upper branches. : : Ground searchers on late Friday afternoon : walked past the woods without venturing into : it. As a result, it took two days to locate : the wreckage. :  Post a Response

Re: Reeves Crash Site Posted by Colin Baird on October 4, 2007, 9:33 am, in reply to "Re: Reeves Crash Site" 81.103.32.4 Hello Larry, Don't know what happened to my post but it has'n't come up on the site. I want to thank you for the link to the jim reeves crash site, it is just as I remember it from my visit there in 2005.The plane came down behind and to the left of the two story house in Baxter Lane, the house seen in the bottom right hand corner of the photo'.We met a neighbour of the house owner who arrange with the owner for us to gain access to the private grounds, and he kindly escorted us to the exact spot where the plane came down. This was a humbling experience for all of us, and we took several photo's and some camcorder film of the area. We will always be greatful to the kind people of Baxter Lane who took the time to assist a bunch of "Jim Reeves" fans from Scotland. I also would like to say , we hav'n't forgotten "Dean Manuel" in this side of the story. We visited his grave in Nashville while on our trip. HURRY UP!with your book Larry. Sincerely. Colin --Previous Message-- : The Google map you have posted has the green : arrow in the wrong location. To hopefully : settle this matter once and for all, I have : posted a screen capture of a Google map : which shows the specific area where Jim : Reeves' plane went down. Just click the link : below to see it. : : The crash occurred in a small two-acre woods : south of some high voltage power lines, just : off Baxter Lane and Franklin Pike Circle. As : you can see, to access the scene would : require crossing private property. : : Even today the woods is very dense. Baxter : Lane itself is a narrow, tree-shrouded : street that looks more like someone's long : driveway. In fact, Google had to draw in the : street; it is otherwise not visible from the : air in this shot. : : Based on radar data, this area was : pinpointed by airport officials moments : after Jim's plane went down on July 31, : 1964, and other aircraft were immediately : vectored over it within minutes. But nobody : saw anything from the air. That's because : the plane descended at a steep angle and : penetrated the tree canopy without : disturbing the upper branches. : : Ground searchers on late Friday afternoon : walked past the woods without venturing into : it. As a result, it took two days to locate : the wreckage. :  Post a Response

Re: Reeves Crash Site Posted by Colin Baird on October 4, 2007, 9:43 am, in reply to "Re: Reeves Crash Site" 81.103.32.4 --Previous Message-- : The Google map you have posted has the green : arrow in the wrong location. To hopefully : settle this matter once and for all, I have : posted a screen capture of a Google map : which shows the specific area where Jim : Reeves' plane went down. Just click the link : below to see it. : : The crash occurred in a small two-acre woods : south of some high voltage power lines, just : off Baxter Lane and Franklin Pike Circle. As : you can see, to access the scene would : require crossing private property. : : Even today the woods is very dense. Baxter : Lane itself is a narrow, tree-shrouded : street that looks more like someone's long : driveway. In fact, Google had to draw in the : street; it is otherwise not visible from the : air in this shot. : : Based on radar data, this area was : pinpointed by airport officials moments : after Jim's plane went down on July 31, : 1964, and other aircraft were immediately : vectored over it within minutes. But nobody : saw anything from the air. That's because : the plane descended at a steep angle and : penetrated the tree canopy without : disturbing the upper branches. : : Ground searchers on late Friday afternoon : walked past the woods without venturing into : it. As a result, it took two days to locate : the wreckage. :Hello Larry, Sorry about the last two post's I sent, "got them both wrong" and nothing appeared. Anyhow here goes for a third attempt. Thank you for the link to the jim reeves crash site, it is just as I remember it from my visit there in 2005. We were given permission by the owners of the two story house in Baxter Lane to access the private grounds behind the property. The house is seen in the bottom right hand side of the photo'. A neighbour of the owners took us to the exact spot where the plane came down. We did some camcorder filming and took several photographs of the area. We will be eternally greatful to the kind people of "Baxter Lane" who took the time to look after a bunch of Jim Reeves fans from Scotland. I must add that I never forget "Dean Manuel" in this side of the story. Sincerely. Colin.  Post a Response

Re: Reeves Crash Site Posted by Paul on October 5, 2007, 9:47 am, in reply to "Re: Reeves Crash Site" 69.159.24.40 Morning Larry, ..."and a picture is worth a thousand words".Certainly true in this case I have to believe.I have been reading about the accident ever since it happened and your picture finally puts some closure to all of those many articles not only on this site but elsewhere.I suspect we have all just received one small part of your chapter in the 'book' about the accident.Thanks ever so much.Enjoy your week-end ! Regards  Post a Response

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