Fatal Plane Crash Reveals Over 500 Pounds of Moose Meat and Antlers Aboard

Eugene Peltola Jr., the late husband of Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska, was ferrying over 500 pounds of moose meat and antlers when his plane crashed. The crash occurred during his second trip of the day, with the load being about 50 to 70 pounds heavier than the first. The meat was strapped into the rear passenger seat area and loaded into the airplane's belly pod without proper tie-down provisions. Peltola Jr. also tied the moose's antlers to one of the wing struts. The plane appeared more "labored" during takeoff and crashed shortly after. Peltola Jr. was unconscious and died within two hours.