Heather Hulsey, Caleb Hulsey, Mackay Hulsey, Kirstin Wright, Gary Knopp, Gregory Bell, and David Rogers killed in mid-air plane collision reported near Soldotna, Alaska
Planes collide in midair on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula
A single-engine de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver and a twin-engine Piper Aztec were involved in the crash approximately two miles northeast of the airport at 8:30 a.m., according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Spartanburg County School District confirms teacher was killed in Alaska plane crash
Troopers identified Rep. Gary Knopp, 67, of Kenai, as the sole occupant of one plane. The six from the other aircraft are identified as pilot Gregory Bell, 67, of Soldotna, guide David Rogers, 40, of Kansas; Caleb Hulsey, 26, Heather Hulsey, 25, Mackay Hulsey, 24, and Kirstin Wright, 23, all of South Carolina.
Midair collision kills 7 in Alaska, including state lawmaker
One plane was piloted by Rep. Gary Knopp, 67, of Kenai, troopers said. He was the only person on board.
Pilot in deadly midair collision over Kenai Peninsula had invalid medical certificate and registration, NTSB says
A new report says an Alaska lawmaker piloting a plane involved in a deadly midair collision on the Kenai Peninsula had an invalid medical certificate and an invalid plane registration number.
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