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A plane carrying moose meat and antlers, overloaded by 117 pounds, crashed in Alaska, killing pilot Eugene Peltola Jr., husband of Congresswoman Mary Peltola. The crash was caused by overloading, added drag from antlers, and downdrafts, with the pilot suffering fatal blunt force injuries. The incident highlights risks associated with unapproved cargo practices in remote areas.
A small plane carrying moose meat crashed in Alaska, killing Eugene Peltola Jr., due to being overweight, carrying antlers that caused drag, and turbulent conditions, as detailed in a final NTSB report.
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.
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.