"NTSB Report: Eugene Peltola's Deadly Plane Crash Linked to Overloaded Moose Meat Cargo"
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on the plane crash that killed Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola Jr. in Southwest Alaska. The report reveals that Peltola's plane was loaded with over 500 pounds of moose meat and antlers when it crashed. Peltola, the husband of Alaska U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, was flying a second load of meat out of a remote camp when the crash occurred. The report suggests that the second load was 50 to 70 pounds heavier than the first. Peltola initially survived the crash but died before rescuers could arrive. The official cause of the crash is yet to be determined.
Topics:nation#alaska#aviation#moose-meat#national-transportation-safety-board#pilot-error#plane-crash
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