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Pilot and passenger Die in Hesperia Crash, FAA Investigates

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC · How we work

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Israeli actor Guy Kapolnik and passenger Taylor Laska died in a crash in Hesperia, California.
The San Bernardino County coroner identified Kapolnik, 46, a Los Angeles resident, as the pilot.
The coroner identified Laska, 33, a Santa Monica resident, as the passenger.
Kapolnik held Certified Flight Instructor, Commercial Pilot and Instrument ratings.
A preliminary FAA report cites unknown circumstances as the cause while the NTSB and FAA investigate.

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Story summary

Israeli actor Guy Kapolnik and passenger Taylor Laska died in a crash in Hesperia, California.
The San Bernardino County coroner identified Kapolnik, 46, a Los Angeles resident, as the pilot.
The coroner identified Laska, 33, a Santa Monica resident, as the passenger.
Kapolnik held Certified Flight Instructor, Commercial Pilot and Instrument ratings.
A preliminary FAA report cites unknown circumstances as the cause while the NTSB and FAA investigate.