Tony Hall, the owner of Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport and managing director of Pegasus, a construction and recycling company based in Lye near Stourbridge, died on September 15 when the Cirrus SR22T aircraft he was travelling in crashed in the mountains near the town of Leukerbad in the southern canton of Valais, Switzerland. The BBC reported the crash, and a spokesperson for his family said he was “an exceptional businessman” and “an incredible dad.”
Family and colleagues pay tribute
A family spokesperson told the BBC: “Tony was an exceptional businessman who achieved great things in the construction/haulage industry, and his commitment to succeed and progress never faltered. Although a prominent business figure, he was first and foremost a loving husband and an incredible dad to his daughter, whose family meant everything to him. We will miss him immensely and will remember him as the kind, caring, generous, determined and fantastic character he was.”
Pegasus posted a statement on its Facebook page on Thursday, September 24, announcing his passing. The statement read: “In memory of Tony Hall. It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Hall, founder of Pegasus. Tony built Pegasus from the ground up through hard work, determination and genuine commitment to the business and the people within it. He built a strong team and a business with values and solid foundations, which he was incredibly proud of.”
Pegasus continues operations
The statement continued: “Pegasus will continue to operate as usual, just as Tony would have wanted, and we will continue to build on the legacy he leaves behind. Above everything else, Tony was a much-loved husband, father, friend and colleague. He will be deeply missed by everyone at Pegasus and by so many whose lives he touched. We respectfully ask that the family’s privacy be respected as they grieve. Rest in peace, Tony. Your legacy will live on.”
Tony Hall was known as a prominent figure in the Midlands business community, running both the airport and the construction firm. The crash occurred on September 15, and the news was shared publicly on September 24. The cause of the crash has not been detailed in the reports. The family and Pegasus colleagues have asked for privacy during this time.
