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Mary Peltola Sues After Husband's Fatal Plane Crash

7/23/2025

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Eugene Peltola Jr., the beloved husband of former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, tragically lost his life in a plane crash in Alaska on September 12, 2023. The National Transportation Safety Board revealed that an overloaded aircraft and improperly secured moose antlers contributed to the disaster. In the wake of this heart-wrenching loss, Mary Peltola has filed a negligence lawsuit against the aircraft's owners, seeking over $100,000 in damages.

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Eugene Peltola Jr., the beloved husband of former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, tragically lost his life in a plane crash in Alaska on September 12, 2023. The National Transportation Safety Board revealed that an overloaded aircraft and improperly secured moose antlers contributed to the disaster. In the wake of this heart-wrenching loss, Mary Peltola has filed a negligence lawsuit against the aircraft's owners, seeking over $100,000 in damages.