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Veteran Pilot's Crash Sparks Investigation Into Missing Scientists

4/22/2026

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James "Tony" Moffatt, a decorated veteran pilot and aerospace engineer, died in a plane crash in South Carolina with his family.
It raises concerns about deaths and disappearances of scientists tied to nuclear and space research.
Authorities are investigating the crash, and NASA will cooperate with federal agencies regarding the missing scientists.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in uncovering the circumstances surrounding these incidents.

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James "Tony" Moffatt, a decorated veteran pilot and aerospace engineer, died in a plane crash in South Carolina with his family.
It raises concerns about deaths and disappearances of scientists tied to nuclear and space research.
Authorities are investigating the crash, and NASA will cooperate with federal agencies regarding the missing scientists.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in uncovering the circumstances surrounding these incidents.