Four Killed in Small Plane Crash Near Seldovia, Alaska
Four men, identified as pilot Eric Middlebrook and passengers Ronald Schmidt, Lance Schmidt, and Daniel Simons, were killed when their small plane crashed in shallow waters near the coastal town of Seldovia, Alaska. The aircraft was en route from Anchorage…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 27, 2026 —
Four individuals have died following the crash of a small aircraft in shallow waters near Seldovia, Alaska. The deceased have been identified by authorities as pilot Eric Middlebrook and passengers Ronald Schmidt, Lance Schmidt, and Daniel Simons.
The plane, en route from Anchorage, went down in the vicinity of the coastal town. Emergency services responded to the incident, but tragically, all four occupants sustained fatal injuries. The exact date and time of the crash were not immediately available.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been notified and has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. Further details regarding the cause of the crash are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The specific make and model of the aircraft, as well as information regarding its flight plan beyond its origin from Anchorage, were not provided.
The NTSB typically examines factors such as weather conditions, pilot experience, aircraft maintenance records, and air traffic control communications to determine the probable cause of aviation accidents. Information regarding the timeline for the completion of the NTSB’s investigation was not made public.
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