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Update: On September 17, 2026, Bethel Troopers were able to fly to the Aniak crash site and recover Peters' and Ervin's remains, which are being transported to the State Medical Examiner's Office.
Original: On September 15, 2026, at 12:21 pm, the Alaska State Troopers received a report that a Cessna 185 had crashed after taking off from a moose camp near Aniak. The two occupants have been identified as 34-year-old pilot Nicholas Peters of Eagle River and 50-year-old passenger John "Jack" Ervin of Missouri, both deceased. Next of kin notifications have been completed. Troopers are working on responding to the crash site; however, poor weather is currently preventing flight operations. The NTSB has been notified.
Posted on 9/16/2026 9:03:53 AM by DPS\nmnogacki
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