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tragedy2 years ago•3 min saved

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Life of Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola's Husband

Eugene Peltola Jr., husband of Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), died in a plane crash in western Alaska. The single-engine Piper PA-18 crashed shortly after takeoff, and Peltola, the only person on board, died before a rescue team arrived. Peltola, a tribal member and former director for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Alaska Region, was remembered as an incredible man. Alaska has a high rate of small plane crashes due to its rugged terrain and limited infrastructure.

via The Washington Post|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Life of Rep. Mary Peltola's Husband in Alaska

Eugene Peltola Jr., the husband of Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska, has died following a plane crash in Alaska. The crash is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board. Peltola, Alaska's only representative in the House and the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress, is returning home to be with her family. Tragic plane deaths have affected Alaska politicians in the past, including former Sen. Ted Stevens and Rep. Don Young.

via CBS News|

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tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragedy Strikes: Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola's Husband Killed in Plane Crash

The husband of Rep. Mary Peltola, Eugene Peltola Jr., died in a plane accident in Alaska. Details about the accident were not provided. Peltola's congressional office expressed devastation and described Eugene as a talented and humorous person who adored his family. Rep. Peltola is returning home to Alaska and has requested privacy. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed condolences and offered support to the Peltola family. Rep. Peltola, the first Alaska native to serve in Congress, won a special election in 2022 and was reelected in 2020. Several notable politicians have died in plane crashes in Alaska in the past.

via NBC News|

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Tragic Plane Crash Claims Life of Rep. Mary Peltola's Husband in Southwest Alaska

Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola Jr., the husband of Alaska U.S. Representative Mary Peltola, died in a plane crash in Southwest Alaska. Peltola was flying a single-engine Piper PA-18 Super Cub when it crashed shortly after departure. He was the only person on board and died before a rescue team arrived. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the crash. Peltola's death has prompted an outpouring of condolences from political figures in Alaska.

via Anchorage Daily News|

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