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aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Plane Crash: Pilot Jim Tweto Killed After Striking Tree During Takeoff

Famed Alaska pilot Jim Tweto and outdoor guide Shane Reynolds were killed when their aircraft clipped a tree during takeoff from a remote airstrip in Alaska. The left stabilizer of the plane was disabled, causing it to crash uncontrolled. The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the cause of the crash, which may take up to a year to complete. Tweto, known for his role in the reality show "Flying Wild Alaska," had taught numerous people how to fly and inspired many to become pilots.

via Alaska's News Source|

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obituary2 years ago•1 min saved

'Flying Wild Alaska' Star Jim Tweto Dies in Tragic Plane Crash

Jim Tweto, star of Discovery Channel's Flying Wild Alaska, died in a small plane crash in Alaska at the age of 68. Tweto and his passenger, Shane Reynolds, crashed about 35 miles northeast of the coastal village of Shaktoolik. Tweto was the founder of Era Alaska, a family-run airline that was featured on the show. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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obituary2 years ago•1 min saved

'Flying Wild Alaska' Star Jim Tweto Dies in Plane Crash at 68

Jim Tweto, who appeared on Discovery Channel's Flying Wild Alaska, died in a small plane crash near the coastal village of Shaktoolik, Alaska. Tweto was seen taking off in his Cessna 180 on Friday morning, and it reportedly crashed soon after take-off. Both he and the other passenger, hunting and fishing guide Shane Reynolds, did not survive the crash. Tweto's daughter Ariel confirmed the news on her Instagram page and said that her father died doing what he truly loved.

via Entertainment Weekly News|

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obituary2 years ago•1 min saved

'Flying Wild Alaska' Star Pilot Jim Tweto Dies in Plane Crash, Remembered as a Legend

Jim Tweto, the bush pilot featured in Discovery Channel’s Flying Wild Alaska, died in a small plane crash near the coastal village of Shaktoolik, Alaska, along with his passenger, a hunting and fishing guide named Shane Reynolds. Tweto's family aviation business was featured in the show, and the pilot and his family were seen operating what was then known as their Era Alaska airline. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.

via Deadline|

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obituary2 years ago•2 min saved

Remembering 'Flying Wild Alaska' Pilot Jim Tweto on Father's Day.

Jim Tweto, the patriarch of the family of bush pilots who starred on the Discovery Channel series Flying Wild Alaska, died in a plane crash in Alaska at the age of 68. Tweto was piloting a small plane with a passenger, Idaho hunting guide Shane Reynolds, who also died in the crash. Tweto's daughter, Ariel, shared the news of her father's death on Instagram and posted a link to an online fundraiser for Reynolds' family. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash.

via The Daily Beast|

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tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Life of 'Flying Wild Alaska' Pilot and Hunting Guide.

Jim Tweto, the star of Discovery Channel's "Flying Wild Alaska" series, and Shane Reynolds, an Idaho hunting and fishing guide, died in a small plane crash near Shaktoolik, Alaska. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, and both bodies were recovered by troopers. Tweto was a co-owner of Hageland Aviation Services and Reynolds operated Northwest Fishing Expeditions. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.

via KSL.com|

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obituary2 years ago•1 min saved

Legendary Alaska bush pilot Jim Tweto dies in plane crash.

Jim Tweto, the star of the documentary series Flying Wild Alaska, died in a plane crash along with his passenger, Shane Reynolds, in Alaska. Tweto, a bush pilot, was flying his Cessna 180 when it crashed about 35 miles north-east of Shaktoolik. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash. Tweto's daughter, Ariel Tweto, wrote on Instagram that her father died doing what he loved.

via The Guardian US|

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us-news2 years ago•1 min saved

'Flying Wild Alaska' pilot and hunting guide die in plane crash

Jim Tweto, the star of Discovery Channel's "Flying Wild Alaska" series, and Shane Reynolds, an Idaho hunting and fishing guide, died in a small plane crash near the coastal village of Shaktoolik, Alaska. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. Tweto was a co-owner of Hageland Aviation Services and then Era Alaska, which later became Ravn Air Group. Tweto, 68, died doing what he loved, and Reynolds, 45, was a "wonderful hunting guide and friend of our family," according to Tweto's daughter.

via WPLG Local 10|

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tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of 'Flying Wild Alaska' Pilot and Hunting Guide.

Jim Tweto, the star of Discovery Channel's "Flying Wild Alaska" series, and Shane Reynolds, a hunting and fishing guide from Idaho, died in a small plane crash near the coastal village of Shaktoolik, Alaska. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. Tweto was a co-owner of Hageland Aviation Services and then Era Alaska, which later became Ravn Air Group. Reynolds operated Northwest Fishing Expeditions. Tweto, 68, died doing what he loved, and Reynolds, 45, was a friend of the Tweto family.

via The Associated Press|

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tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

'Flying Wild Alaska' pilot and hunting guide die in plane crash.

Jim Tweto, the star of Discovery Channel's "Flying Wild Alaska" series, and Shane Reynolds, a hunting and fishing guide from Idaho, died in a small plane crash near the coastal village of Shaktoolik, Alaska. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. Tweto was the co-owner of Hageland Aviation Services and then Era Alaska, which later became Ravn Air Group. Tweto, 68, died doing what he loved, and Reynolds, 45, was a "wonderful hunting guide and friend of our family," according to Tweto's daughter.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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aviation2 years ago•2 min saved

Legendary Alaska bush pilot Jim Tweto dies in Western Alaska plane crash.

Jim Tweto, a well-known bush pilot and star of the Discovery series "Flying Wild Alaska," died in a plane crash in Western Alaska on Friday. The crash also claimed the life of passenger Shane Reynolds from Idaho. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident. Tweto was a co-owner of Hageland Aviation Services and Era Alaska, which later became Ravn Air Group. He was 68 years old.

via Anchorage Daily News|

#alaska #aviation #bush-pilot

obituary2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Life of Alaska Bush Guide Jim Tweto

Noted bush pilot and aviation executive Jim Tweto and his passenger Shane Reynolds died in a plane crash near Shaktoolik, Alaska. Tweto was a well-known bush pilot and owner of aviation-related businesses, and a cast member of the Discovery Channel reality show “Flying Wild Alaska”. Reynolds was the owner and operator of Northwest Fishing Expeditions. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

via Alaska's News Source|

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