Robert Sachs, also known as Bob Sachs, was a German-American pilot, scuba diver, and co-owner of Dive Bequia, a scuba tour company in Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Robert Sachs Wiki/Bio
| Name | Robert Sachs |
| AKA | Bob Sachs |
| Born | April 12, 1961 |
| Birthplace | Munich, Germany |
| Died | 4 January 2024 (aged 62) |
| Death place | Prads-Haute-Bléone, France |
| Cause of death | Plane crash (suicide by pilot) |
| Nationality | German-American |
| Occupation | Pilot, scuba diver, co-owner of Dive Bequia |
| Spouse | Cathy Sachs |
| Children | None |
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| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
Early Life and Education
Robert Sachs was born on April 12, 1974, in Munich, Germany, to a German father and an American mother. He had dual citizenship in Germany and the United States. He grew up in a suburb of Munich and attended a local school. He developed a passion for flying and scuba diving at a young age and joined a flying club when he was 14.
He also learned to scuba dive and became a certified diver. He graduated from high school in 1992 and enrolled at the Technical University of Munich, where he studied mechanical engineering. He also continued to pursue his flying and diving hobbies and obtained his private pilot license and advanced diving certifications.
Career
After graduating from university in 1996, Sachs applied for a job at Lufthansa, the largest German airline, and was accepted as a trainee pilot. He underwent rigorous training and testing and became a qualified commercial pilot in 1998.
He started working for Lufthansa as a first officer, flying various routes across Europe and the world. He also joined the German Air Force Reserve and served as a lieutenant in the transport wing. He was praised for his professionalism, skill, and dedication by his colleagues and superiors.
Physical Stats
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 7″. In Meters: 1.7 m. In Centimetres: 170 cm. |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 60 kg. In Pounds: 132 lbs. |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown. |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Personal Life, Spouse & Kids
In 2000, Sachs met Cathy, a British woman who was a scuba instructor and co-owner of Dive Bequia, a scuba tour company in Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. They fell in love and got married in 2001. Sachs decided to relocate to Bequia and became a co-owner of Dive Bequia, along with his wife and her brother.
He also transferred to Germanwings, a low-cost subsidiary of Lufthansa, as a co-pilot, flying short-haul flights within Europe. He divided his time between Bequia and Germany, spending about two weeks in each place every month. He enjoyed living in Bequia and was involved in the local community and environmental causes.
He also loved scuba diving and exploring the underwater world of the Grenadines. He was known for his friendly, outgoing, and adventurous personality and his generosity and kindness to his customers and friends.
Net worth
Robert Sachs was a Professional Pilot. His estimated net worth was around $1 million (approx.)
Plane Crash and Death
Christian Klepser, a German-American actor best known for his roles in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and Valkyrie, died in a plane crash off the coast of a Caribbean island on Thursday, along with his two daughters, Madita and Annik, aged 10 and 12. The pilot of the small aircraft, Robert Sachs, also lost his life in the incident.
The plane, a single-engine Piper PA-28 Cherokee with registration number N4023B, was on its way to St. Lucia from Bequia, a small island in the Grenadines, where Klepser and his daughters had arrived on Boxing Day last year for a short vacation. According to eyewitnesses, the plane experienced difficulties soon after taking off from the James Mitchell Airport in Paget Farm around 12:11 p.m. local time, and plunged nose-first into the ocean, about one nautical mile west of Petit Nevis, another island in the archipelago.
Fishermen and divers from Paget Farm rushed to the scene of the crash in their boats to render assistance, but it was too late. The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) and the SVG Coast Guard were informed and quickly traveled to the site to lead the rescue efforts. The four bodies of the victims were recovered from the submerged wreckage by Coast Guard personnel and were later pronounced dead by a medical practitioner. The bodies were transported to St. Vincent on board the Coast Guard vessel and were taken to the Kingstown Mortuary, where post-mortem examinations are expected to be carried out to ascertain the cause of death.
The RSVGPF expressed condolences to all who are negatively affected by this tragic incident and said that the investigation into the matter continues. There has been no official statement from the authorities on the possible cause of the crash, or whether the plane had any mechanical or technical issues. The Civil Aviation Authority of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (CAASVG) is also expected to conduct an inquiry into the accident.
A versatile and talented actor
Christian Klepser, born Christian Oliver on March 3, 1972, in Celle, Germany, was a versatile and talented actor who had a successful career in both Hollywood and Europe. He started his acting journey at the age of 10 when he joined a local theater group in his hometown. He moved to the United States in 1992 and studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York. He made his film debut in 1994, in the comedy Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas, where he played a waiter.
He went on to appear in several films and television shows, such as The Baby-Sitters Club, The Good Doctor, Speed Racer, House of Good and Evil, and Sense8. He also starred in several German productions, such as Alarm für Cobra 11, SOKO Stuttgart, and Der letzte Bulle. He gained international recognition for his roles in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), where he played a Russian soldier, and Valkyrie (2008), where he played Lieutenant Werner von Haeften, a co-conspirator in the plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. He also voiced the character of Rico Rodriguez in the video game Just Cause 4 (2018).
Klepser was married to actress Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the current First Partner of California, since 2001. They had three children together: Madita, Annik, and Julian, who is 8 years old. Klepser was also a passionate environmentalist and humanitarian, who supported various causes and charities, such as the Rainforest Alliance, the World Wildlife Fund, and UNICEF. He was also a licensed pilot, who enjoyed flying as a hobby.
Legacy and Tributes
Robert Sachs was mourned by his wife, family, friends, colleagues, and customers. He was remembered as a loving husband, a loyal friend, a talented pilot, a passionate diver, and a generous and kind person. He was also praised for his courage and professionalism in trying to save the lives of the passengers and crew.
His wife, Cathy, said that he was her soulmate and that he had died doing what he loved. She also said that she was proud of him and that he would always be in her heart. She continued to run Dive Bequia with her brother and dedicated the business to his memory. She also set up a memorial fund in his name to support the local community and environmental causes in Bequia.
