Jim Tweto, Star of 'Flying Wild Alaska,' Dead After Plane Crash: 'He Died Doing What He Truly Loved' Ashley Paige. Mon, June 19, 2023 at 7:54 PM UTC. 2 min read ...

Experienced bush pilot and "Flying Wild Alaska" star Jim Tweto was killed in an aircraft accident near Shaktoolik, Alaska, on June 16. [Credit: Shutterstock] Experienced bush pilot and “Flying ...

Jim Tweto, known for his starring role in Discovery’s Flying Wild Alaska, died in a small plane crash Friday, Alaska State Troopers said in a statement. He was 68. According to the trooper’s ...

“Flying Wild Alaska” star Jim Tweto and Shane Reynolds, a hunting guide from Idaho, were both killed when their Cessna 180 crashed shortly after takeoff.

Jim Tweto, star of the Discovery Channel's "Flying Wild Alaska," has died in a plane crash, along with his passenger, Idaho outdoor guide Shane Reynolds. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

Jim Tweto, 68, died June 16 in a small plane crash near the town of Shatoolik, Alaska. Jim was seen taking off in his Cessna 180, and it purportedly crashed soon after ...

Bush pilot Jim Tweto, best known for his starring role on Discovery Channel’s “Flying Wild Alaska” series, died in a plane crash, which also claimed the life of a hunting and fishing guide ...

Jim Tweto, the bush pilot featured in Discovery Channel’s 2011-2012 series Flying Wild Alaska, died in a small plane crash in Alaska. He was 68.

Jim Tweto, ‘Flying Wild Alaska’ Star, Dies in Plane Crash at 68. Tweto and his family were featured in the Discovery series, which aired from 2011-2012.

Bush pilot and former Discovery Channel star Jim Tweto died Friday in a plane crash that also claimed the life of an outdoor guide from Idaho, authorities said. He was 68.

“Flying Wild Alaska” aired for three seasons on the Discovery Channel from 2011 to 2012. It followed the Tweto family as they ran their airline business based in Unalakleet.