LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In 2011, ‘Flying Wild Alaska’ on Discovery Channel truly took off with three successful seasons following the Tweto family business. Jim Tweto emerged as a beloved part of the documentary, garnering a fan following over the years. Born in 1954, Tweto had three children and was married to Ferno Tweto. Tweto would have turned 69 later this year in November, but alas, in a shocking turn of events, this bush pilot has passed away.
Alaska State Troopers announced Tweto’s death, along with a hunting guide and a good friend who accompanied him, Shane Reynolds, as they encountered a fatal and unexpected crash. Tweto has a family-run aviation business, which was featured in ‘Flying Wild Alaska’ which has only added to this unwitting tragedy.
How did Jim Tweto die?
As aforementioned, Tweto plummeted to his death in a fatal plane crash, and while the causalities were only two, the loss remains devastating. The plane crash took place 35 miles from Shaktoolik, Alaska, at about 11:50 am on Friday. The plane that Tweto was flying was a Cessna 180, which is considerably small, given Tweto’s experience with different kinds of planes in his past. As per the official report, Tweto’s plane “was witnessed taking off but not climbing and then crashing.” Reynolds and Tweto were barely in the air long enough before their plane crashed, killing both of them.
Tweto’s daughter shares devasting news
Tweto’s daughter, Ariel Tweto, has taken to Instagram to share this devasting news about her father as she continues to reel in from the loss. Ariel writes in an emotional post, “I didn’t think anything could hurt this bad. And I don’t know why I’m writing this, but the news is out so I figured you heard it from me. And I’d take any other type of pain if he could just land today. My dad a wonderful hunting guide and a friend of our family passed away this afternoon in his 180. He died doing what he truly loved and is now with Uncle Ron up there soaring. Please send love to both of them and my mom, sisters, and his wife and family.”
