Pilot Killed in Fatal Crash Identified
Pilot Killed in Fatal Crash Identified
CAL FIRE officials Wednesday released the identity of the pilot killed inTuesday’s airtanker crash in Yosemite National Park. Geoffrey “Craig” Hunt, age 62, of San Jose was a 13 year veteran pilot of Dyncorp International under contract…
CAL FIRE officials Wednesday released the identity of the pilot killed inTuesday’s airtanker crash in Yosemite National Park. Geoffrey “Craig” Hunt, age 62, of San Jose was a 13 year veteran pilot of Dyncorp International under contract with CAL FIRE.
“We continue to mourn the tragic loss of Craig,” said Chief Ken Pimlott, CAL FIRE director. “We know wildland firefighting is an inherently dangerous job, but Craig made the ultimate sacrifice.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Craig’s family during this difficult time,” said Jeff Cavarra, program director for DynCorp International.
The National Transportation Safety Board has assumed command of the investigation and CAL FIRE continues to support them.
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