I really enjoyed watching the series Flying Wild Alaska, which followed the Tweeto family and their air service business.
Jim died with one other person on the 16th of June, in a crash.
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2023/06/20, 06:31 AM #1
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Jim Tweeto of Flying Wild Alaska dies in Crash
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2023/06/20, 06:46 AM #2
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R.I.P.
Was a good man & great pilot. Followed his flying with great interest.Jaco Nell
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2023/06/20, 07:26 AM #3
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Sad news. Really enjoyed their series. He was a calm, down to earth and experienced pilot. But it is a harsh area to fly in.
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2023/06/20, 07:40 AM #4
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Appears he struggled to gain altitude after takeoff and crashed.
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2023/06/20, 07:40 AM #5jeeperscreepersXJ Guest Re: Jim Tweeto of Flying Wild Alaska dies in Crash
Those guys flew illegally a lot, and it was on t.v
This is with regards to the weather and regulations about what can and cannot be done.
Sometimes fate is waiting...
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2023/06/20, 08:07 AM #6
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I really enjoyed this book about pioneering days of Alaska Bush Pilots incase anyone is intrested and can get their hands on a copy:
The Flying North by Jean Potter
The thrilling story of Bush Pilots in Alaska 1920 -1945
Printed by Ballantine Books, New York, 1945, 1972 and 73.
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Very Sad news indeed !!!
He was and excellent pilot with amazing skills and massive amount of experience.
RIP
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2023/06/20, 08:34 AM #8
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Phew…. We love the series
Ex Aircraft Tech here, so close to my heart.
I hope he eventually retired to enjoy his last days bush flying.
R.I.P Jim
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2023/06/26, 12:32 PM #9
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Thanks for sharing - very sad to hear of Jim's passing.
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
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Yip, also enjoyed FWA. Pity about Jim, but must say he was flying some high risk manouvres with that little red plane of his (which they also crashed in now). Originally Posted by Estee
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2023/06/26, 01:14 PM #11
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Oh no man.
That is so sad. I loved following him and his family on the show.
He was a really awesome human being.2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 3.2 V6
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Not sure if it's the story but it is a story:
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(3) NTSB Preliminary Report Jim Tweto C-180H July 12, 2023 - YouTubeBeat-up rat rod of a '96 Nissan Patrol that bears the evidence of many wonderful adventures (and a few stupid indiscretions).
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Sounds plausible, "windshear" during take off with a high load on board.2007 Volvo S60
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