Flying Wild Alaska Star Jim Tweto Dies In Plane Crash

Jim Tweto has sadly handed away at 68 years previous.

The Flying Wild Alaska star died in a small aircraft crash close to Shatoolik, Alaska, in accordance with Leisure Weekly. The outlet reported Jim and searching and fishing information Shane Reynolds have been seen departing in a Cessna 180 Skywagon Friday morning, earlier than tragically crashing shortly after. Sadly, neither survived, however Alaska State Troopers have been capable of recuperate each our bodies.

Flying Wild Alaska ran for 3 seasons from 2011 to 2012 on Discovery, and documented the Tweto household in Unalakleet, Alaska as they ran the Period Alaska airline.

How terrible.

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Jim’s daughter Ariel took to Instagram the identical day to share the information, writing:

“I didn’t assume something may harm this unhealthy. And I don’t know why I’m scripting this however the information is out so I figured you hear it from me. And I’d take some other sort of ache if he may simply land at present. My dad and an exquisite searching information and buddy of our household handed away this afternoon in his 180. He died doing what he actually beloved and is now with Uncle Ron up there hovering.”

She concluded:

“Please ship like to each of them and my mother, sisters, and his spouse and household.”

Devastating. One IG consumer who used to work for Jim jumped within the feedback to share their condolences:

“I’m so sorry Ariel. Such unhappy heartbreaking information. I at all times appreciated working for him and he handled me so good. I’ll always remember flying the 180 with him in St Mary’s. He let me maintain my tailwheel present in it. He shall be missed.”

One other consumer added:

“So sorry on your households [sic] loss in addition to Shanes households [sic] loss. After watching each episode of Flying Wild Alaska a number of occasions, it appears like my spouse and I knew your loved ones. As fellow pilots right here in Iowa, we fell in love with the present and your loved ones. Jim impressed so many individuals and was an incredible aviator, father and husband. Blue skies and tailwinds Jim till I lastly get to fulfill you in heaven in the future.”

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Ariel additionally shared screenshots of candy textual content messages along with her father, which you’ll see under:

Sunday, she posted a Father’s Day tribute to her late dad, sharing:

“I can’t write you my common lengthy sappy message as a result of our home is filled with household and pals and youd give me a watch roll for those who noticed me on my cellphone so I gained’t.”

Monday, she shared that Jim’s “farewell gathering” shall be held Tuesday on the Aviation Museum.

Our hearts are with the Tweto and Reynolds households throughout this unthinkable time. A GoFundMe for the Reynolds household could be visited HERE. Relaxation in peace.

[Images via Discovery/YouTube]