The crash of a Piper PA-18 plane killed Eugene Buzzy Peltola Jr. near St Mary's, Alaska, on September 12, 2023. Peltola Jr. was flying alone, overloaded with moose meat exceeding the maximum weight limit by 120lbs. He had attached moose antlers to the right wing strut, compromising the plane’s performance. After flying a first load of meat, he attempted a second trip but lost control shortly before the fatal incident. The National Transportation Safety Board report emphasized the unapproved load and the weight issues as critical factors in the accident.
The investigation revealed that the pilot, Eugene Buzzy Peltola Jr., had installed an unapproved external load, with moose antlers tied to the right wing strut, affecting the aircraft's flight performance.
Peltola Jr. was carrying enough moose meat to exceed the Piper PA-18 plane's maximum certified gross weight by nearly 120lbs, contributing to the loss of control.
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