Jim Tweto, a pilot who starred in Discovery‘s reality documentary series Flying Wild Alaska, has died. He was 68. Tweto and his friend Shane Reynolds, a hunting guide from Orofino, Idaho, died Friday, June 16, in a small plane crash near the coastal village of Shaktoolik, Alaska. Tweto’s daughter Ariel confirmed her father’s passing on her Instagram page on Saturday (June 17). “I didn’t think anything could hurt this bad,” Ariel wrote. “And I don’t know why I’m sharing this but the news is out so I figure you hear it from me. And I’d take any other type of pain if he could just land today.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ariel Tweto (@arieltweto) “My dad and a wonderful hunting guide and friend of our family passed away this afternoon in his 180,” she added. “He died doing what he truly loved...
- 6/20/2023
- TV Insider
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 report, Tweto and passenger Shane Reynolds, a hunting and fishing guide from Orofino, Idaho, crashed about 35 miles northeast of the coastal village of Shaktoolik.
“The Cessna 180 aircraft was witnessed taking off but not climbing and then crashing,” the statement read. State troopers were initially notified of an Sos activation at 11:48 a.m. and then reports of a plane crash.
Troopers who responded from Nome recovered the two bodies, according to the report. The National Transportation Safety Board is also investigating the crash.
Tweto and his family-run airline, Era Alaska, were the center of the Discovery Channel series that ran for three seasons from 2011-2012. The show followed the family as they battled Alaska’s weather...
According to the trooper’s report, Tweto and passenger Shane Reynolds, a hunting and fishing guide from Orofino, Idaho, crashed about 35 miles northeast of the coastal village of Shaktoolik.
“The Cessna 180 aircraft was witnessed taking off but not climbing and then crashing,” the statement read. State troopers were initially notified of an Sos activation at 11:48 a.m. and then reports of a plane crash.
Troopers who responded from Nome recovered the two bodies, according to the report. The National Transportation Safety Board is also investigating the crash.
Tweto and his family-run airline, Era Alaska, were the center of the Discovery Channel series that ran for three seasons from 2011-2012. The show followed the family as they battled Alaska’s weather...
- 6/20/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jim Tweto, the bush pilot featured in Discovery Channel’s 2011-2012 series Flying Wild Alaska, died in a small plane crash Friday near the coastal village of Shaktoolik, Alaska. He was 68.
Also killed in the crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff, was his passenger, a hunting and fishing guide named Shane Reynolds of Idaho.
“I didn’t think anything could hurt this bad,” wrote Tweto’s daughter Ariel Tweto on Instagram, adding, “He died doing what he truly loved and is now with uncle Ron up there soaring.”
According to Alaska State Troopers, the Cessna 180 was seen taking off around 11:48 a.m. Friday but apparently had difficulty climbing and soon crashed. The village of Shaktoolik is about 125 miles east of Nome.
Troopers recovered both bodies, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.
Tweto’s family aviation business was featured in Discovery’s Flying Wild Alaska, and...
Also killed in the crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff, was his passenger, a hunting and fishing guide named Shane Reynolds of Idaho.
“I didn’t think anything could hurt this bad,” wrote Tweto’s daughter Ariel Tweto on Instagram, adding, “He died doing what he truly loved and is now with uncle Ron up there soaring.”
According to Alaska State Troopers, the Cessna 180 was seen taking off around 11:48 a.m. Friday but apparently had difficulty climbing and soon crashed. The village of Shaktoolik is about 125 miles east of Nome.
Troopers recovered both bodies, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.
Tweto’s family aviation business was featured in Discovery’s Flying Wild Alaska, and...
- 6/19/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
After a lengthy search, former National Geographic Channels’ President of Original Programming and Production Tim Pastore has been named CEO of All3Media America. Reporting to Jane Turton, All3Media CEO, Pastore will start October 1.
All3Media America has been without CEO since January when Greg Lipstone stepped down as CEO after two and a half years, joined by COO Dan Donahue who exited after an year on the job.
Pastore, an Emmy-winning producer, exited Nat Geo in May after a four-year stint as President, Original Programming and Production for National Geographic Channels where he oversaw development, programming, and production across the Us and UK.
“Tim’s reputation as a business leader and his track record as the creator and producer of high quality and popular TV is incredibly impressive,” Turton said. “I’m really excited at the prospect of working with such a talented executive and believe that Tim is...
All3Media America has been without CEO since January when Greg Lipstone stepped down as CEO after two and a half years, joined by COO Dan Donahue who exited after an year on the job.
Pastore, an Emmy-winning producer, exited Nat Geo in May after a four-year stint as President, Original Programming and Production for National Geographic Channels where he oversaw development, programming, and production across the Us and UK.
“Tim’s reputation as a business leader and his track record as the creator and producer of high quality and popular TV is incredibly impressive,” Turton said. “I’m really excited at the prospect of working with such a talented executive and believe that Tim is...
- 9/5/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
If you're like us and value your sleep, you probably nodded off into your Ambien dreamland before the party started on post-prime time TV. Don't worry; we've got you covered. Here's the best of what happened last night on late night.
David Letterman and Seth Meyers are on repeats this week, but Jimmy Fallon is still keeping the holiday spirit alive. On Tuesday night, he and Reese Witherspoon sang "Random Phrase Carols," where classic holiday song lyrics were replaced by random words. For example, "Jingle Bells" became "Small Old Man." (Now "Small old man, small old man, small old man named Tom..." is in our heads forever.) Reese didn't quite nail her solo song, but then she and Jimmy did a little duet. The whole thing was pretty random, but after hearing the same Christmas carols a thousand times a year it's nice to have new lyrics.
Anyway, Reese was...
David Letterman and Seth Meyers are on repeats this week, but Jimmy Fallon is still keeping the holiday spirit alive. On Tuesday night, he and Reese Witherspoon sang "Random Phrase Carols," where classic holiday song lyrics were replaced by random words. For example, "Jingle Bells" became "Small Old Man." (Now "Small old man, small old man, small old man named Tom..." is in our heads forever.) Reese didn't quite nail her solo song, but then she and Jimmy did a little duet. The whole thing was pretty random, but after hearing the same Christmas carols a thousand times a year it's nice to have new lyrics.
Anyway, Reese was...
- 12/3/2014
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
Discovery Channel has promoted Dolores Gavin to Evp of Development and Production, East. Gavin, previously Svp, will continue to oversee all aspects of Discovery Channel’s development and programming that originate from the network’s east coast offices, reporting to Eileen O’Neill, Group President Discovery and TLC Networks. “Dolores has been an essential component in the success of our most popular series,” said O’Neill. “She is insightful and incredibly passionate about the business of making compelling television.” Since joining Discovery Channel in 2010, Gavin, who is based in Silver Spring, MD, has developed such popular series as Gold Rush, Flying Wild Alaska, Moonshiners and Amish Mafia. Additionally, she developed the network’s first scripted project, a mini-series based on Charlotte Gray’s novel Gold Diggers: Striking It Rich In The Klondike, which begins production in March. Before joining Discovery, Gavin was VP of Development and Programming at History Channel.
- 1/23/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Discovery Channel’s Flying Wild Alaska will return for Season 3 starting June 8, airing Fridays at 10pm Et/Pt. The series continues to chronicle how the Tweto family — husband and wife Jim and Ferno, and their daughters Ariel (pictured above) and Ayla — provide the only lifeline to the small, isolated communities of northern Alaska via their regional airline, Era Alaska. According to a press release, in Season 3, the Twetos and Era Alaska’s pilots operate in the worst weather that Alaska has seen in decades. Among other Season 3 highlights indicated in the release: · Ariel Tweto continues her [...]...
- 5/23/2012
- by Jeff Pfeiffer
- ChannelGuideMag
Tune in alert for Discovery's Flying Wild Alaska. For the small, isolated communities of Northern Alaska, the only way in (and the only way out) is by bush plane. The Tweto family . husband and wife Jim and Ferno and their daughters Ariel and Ayla . provide the only lifeline to America.s last frontier via their regional airline, Era Alaska. For season 3, which begins Friday, June 8 at 10Pm Et/Pt, the Twetos and Era Alaska.s skilled pilots operate in the worst weather Alaska has seen in decades. Among the Season 3 highlights: · Ariel Tweto continues her quest to get her pilot.s license and faces the biggest obstacle of her career · Massive solar...
- 5/23/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
The star of Discovery Channel's "Flying Wild Alaska," Ariel Tweto, spoke with "Extra's" Terri Seymour, about her solo flying adventure (that will air on the season finale), and said, "Well, I'm standing here right now, so I lived."
Tweto, who is learning to fly for her family's airline company, said she hopes to transition into "the entertainment industry," telling Seymour, "I'd love to stand where you're standing someday."
The single, 24-year-old is currently taking...
Tweto, who is learning to fly for her family's airline company, said she hopes to transition into "the entertainment industry," telling Seymour, "I'd love to stand where you're standing someday."
The single, 24-year-old is currently taking...
- 1/20/2012
- Extra
Tune in alert for Discovery's "Flying Wild Alaska" season 2 finale this Friday January 20 at 10Pm Et/Pt. Fierce winds threaten Ariel as she sets out once again. On the Season 2 finale of Flying Wild Alaska this Friday, January 20 at 10Pm Et/Pt, America.s Alaskan sweetheart Ariel Tweto is on a mission to earn her wings . and join her parents Jim and Ferno as a certified pilot. But flying solo for the first time, she gets caught up in some fierce cross winds during her approach to landing (and landing has never been a strength of Ariel.s!). Will Ariel make it?! Check out this embeddable video sneak peek, and tune in this Friday to find out:...
- 1/17/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Filed under: Features, Celebrity Interviews, The Show Girl
Ariel Tweto is so cute she's almost cartoon-like. With a petite frame and an infectious giggle, the 'Flying Wild Alaska' star was a bundle of energy when we hung out to talk about Season 2 (premieres Fri., Oct. 28, 10Pm Et on Discovery). Actually, energetic doesn't even begin to describe her, as our journey through a wide range of talking points proves.
Born Ariel Eva Tuadraq-Atauchaq Tweto, the Eskimo firecracker from Unalakleet, Alaska, struggled to get her pilot's license all through Season 1 in the hopes of taking flight for her family business, Era Alaska, an airline that services the barren land and extreme conditions of the Alaskan wilderness.
"I'm still working on it!," she promised, before launching into one of her many endearing stories -- which are fascinating but, admittedly, not altogether relatable for anyone in the lower 48 states. Like how to properly cook swan.
Ariel Tweto is so cute she's almost cartoon-like. With a petite frame and an infectious giggle, the 'Flying Wild Alaska' star was a bundle of energy when we hung out to talk about Season 2 (premieres Fri., Oct. 28, 10Pm Et on Discovery). Actually, energetic doesn't even begin to describe her, as our journey through a wide range of talking points proves.
Born Ariel Eva Tuadraq-Atauchaq Tweto, the Eskimo firecracker from Unalakleet, Alaska, struggled to get her pilot's license all through Season 1 in the hopes of taking flight for her family business, Era Alaska, an airline that services the barren land and extreme conditions of the Alaskan wilderness.
"I'm still working on it!," she promised, before launching into one of her many endearing stories -- which are fascinating but, admittedly, not altogether relatable for anyone in the lower 48 states. Like how to properly cook swan.
- 10/28/2011
- by Maggie Furlong
- Aol TV.
Reality star Ariel Tweto joined "Extra" at The Grove to discuss the new season of her hit Discovery Channel show, "Flying Wild Alaska."
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Back for its second season, "Flying Wild Alaska" chronicles Tweto and her family -- which operates Era Alaska, Alaska's largest regional airline. The show's energetic star, who got her start on the reality competition show "Wipeout," said she's now flying planes. "Yeah, I am!
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Back for its second season, "Flying Wild Alaska" chronicles Tweto and her family -- which operates Era Alaska, Alaska's largest regional airline. The show's energetic star, who got her start on the reality competition show "Wipeout," said she's now flying planes. "Yeah, I am!
- 10/26/2011
- Extra
Discovery's Flying Wild Alaska will put you off your dinner for the finale, as rotted flipper is boiled until safe to eat and other delights await on Friday, March 18 at 9 Pm Et/Pt. This gastronomical gross out episode marks the end of a season for both the series and the pilots of the Era Alaska airline, as the approaching winter darkness fuels a mass exodus from Unalakleet. In Era.s most northern hub in Barrow, a bootlegger attempts to smuggle in illegal liquor, and pilot Luke Hickerson races to complete a daring rescue of a missing snow machiner before the sun sets for two months straight. Flying Wild Alaska - Stink Flipper for Dinner While Ariel still has...
- 3/17/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
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