Tragic Death of Air France Pilot on Mt. Whitney Hike

A pilot from Air France, Tom Gerbier, fell approximately 1,000 feet to his death while hiking Mount Whitney in California. The 38-year-old pilot was reported missing when he didn't return from his hike, and search teams discovered his body in an area called "The Notch." Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States, has claimed multiple lives in recent years, and authorities advise that climbing it requires technical skills and experience. Air France expressed condolences to Gerbier's family and loved ones.