Gregg Ludwig <<GreggLudwig>>
reports:

Kevin O'Brien had a fatal crash Sunday, landing out, near the
Columbus, Texas airport.

H2 with good skills. Learned towing skills easily. He handled wind well but was
fearless of the wind as well. He was an accomplished sailor. He failed to make
it back to the airport landing a quarter mile north with no good landing
options, clipped a power line and apparently was electrocuted. Should be
something in the Columbus newspaper tomorrow. Flying Sport2 since last fall.