Alaska Plane Crash Claims Pilot and Hunter

[Arcticmanak]

Sad story here but a hunter and pilot lost their lives this week the day before sheep opener. Condolences to the families and friends of those involved, and thank you to the crews that attempted a recovery.

Officials identify pilot, passenger who died in Denali Park plane crash

Officials have identified the two men that died Wednesday when their Piper PA-18 aircraft crashed in a ravine in the southwest preserve of Denali National Park and Preserve on the Yentna River.

www.alaskasnewssource.com

 

[unable]

Flew with Nick a few times. Good dude, just retired.

 

[eddielasvegas]

Sad indeed and may they RIP. If anyone is interested, these channels will have info relating to the crash, as it is today and as it develops.

Blancolirio

Dan Gryder - Probable Cause


Both channels are excellent IMO. I know nothing of aviation as a pilot, crew member etc., but visit their channels often as they are just same damn interesting and well done.


Eddie

 

[AZ8]

Sad. Terrible for the families. Sure hope they can recover the bodies.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Very sorry to see this. May they rest in peace

 

[Frank Grimes]

Always sad when this happens. My uncle and grandfather died in a plane crash in northern BC. They were scouting out a new guiding territory I believe.

 

[Subliminal1]

RIP

 

[idahomuleys]

Reading stories like this adds more fuel to my anxiety about getting on small planes. Always tragic when stuff like this happens.

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[AKBorn]

Prayers up for the families, and may the pilot and hunter RIP...

 

[Rob5589]

Sad deal

RIP

 

[Broomd]

Flew with Nick a few times. Good dude, just retired.

One of my son's best friends. Were just sick reading this.

If you haven't hugged your family lately, now is a good time.

 

[mtnbiker208]

I have been friends with the pilot for quite awhile. Rip Jason.

 

[rah54016]

RIP...So Sad.

 

[7mm-08]

My biggest trepidation on the occasions when my son and I used a transporter on the north face of the Brooks Range was the Supercub flight in and back out. When that short exposure window occurs, it is a very complex linear equation - weather, visibility, mechanical issues, etc., etc., are all serious factors that can kill you. RIP to the deceased and condolences to their families and friends.

 

[william schmaltz]

Husband of Alaska representative killed in plane crash

The husband of Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola, Eugene Peltola Jr., was killed in a plane crash in Alaska, according to Peltola campaign officials.

www.alaskasnewssource.com

Another one last night. United States Congresswoman Mary Peltola's husband crashed in western AK late yesterday evening. Politics aside, horrible situation for their family and something everyone hates to see.

The report says he had just dropped off a hunter. I'm not sure if he was flying a personal aircraft or for an outfitter. I sent out a few texts this morning to guys that fly in the area to see if they knew more.

 

[rodney482]

Rest easy men.