Author seeks info on BASE pioneer John Carta

[Author]

Hi:

I'm finishing a book that, among other things, covers the exploits of BASE pioneer John Carta, BASE #118. In February of 1984, Carta used a specially-constructed ramp to jump a motorcycle from the roadway of the (edit: location name ~JU) Bridge, over the pedestrian walkway and railing, and into the (edit: location name ~JU) Canyon n California. He landed successfully in the canyon of the (edit: location name ~JU), below. Among other exploits, I believe he claimed to have jumped from the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Cara is known to have jumped from the (edit: location name ~JU) Bridge on April 22, 1990, with Joe Walker. That day both men had their BASE chutes siezed by police.

The next record I have of Carta is his death in an airplane crash September 29, 1990, at Clear Lake California. The day of his death, Carta was not jumping. He is said to have been wearing multiple plaster casts from injuries sustained in a previous jump.

Here's what I want to know:

Does anyone know how to reach Joe Walker? I'd like to interview him.

Where did Carta sustain the injuries he was recovering from the day of his death?

Does anyone know anyone who knew Carta in the final months of his life (1990) and might be able to account for his activities during that time (including the jump in which he was injured)?

Thanks,

Jordan Fisher Smith