A Virginia animal rescue pilot died in a devastating plane crash while transporting rescue dogs

Pilot from Virginia dedicated to rescuing animals that died on Sunday in a plane crash.

According to the Green County Sheriff’s Office, Seuk Kim, 49, was piloting a Mooney M20J and carrying three dogs when his plane from Maryland to Albany crashed about 55 miles south of Kim’s destination.

Kim was also found dead at the scene one of the dogs. A second dog was found at the scene with two broken legs, and while investigators were working, they found a third dog with minor injuries. Both dogs were transported by Hyer Ground Rescue together with PAW (Partners for Animal Welfare) for veterinary care.

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Authorities say visibility was poor and Kim requested a change of altitude turbulence moments earlier a disaster, I agree to Fox 5.

Kim volunteered with Pilots N Paws, an animal rescue organization, and became privately certified four years ago. In his obituary, friends and family remember him as a “bright light” who always dreamed of flying.

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According to the Green County Sheriff's Office, Seuk Kim, 49, was piloting a Mooney M20J and carrying three dogs when his plane from Maryland to Albany crashed about 55 miles south of Kim's destination.

“From a young age, Seuk dreamed of taking to the air and he fulfilled that dream by becoming a pilot. He thoroughly enjoyed flying and used his passion to help others, including his recent work with a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and transporting dogs to safe homes,” the obituary said. his fundraising page.

A collection of money has started to cover the family’s funeral costs.

Kim volunteered with Pilots N Paws, an animal rescue organization, and became privately certified four years ago. (https://everloved.com/life-of/seuk-kim/?flow=201)

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GCSO was assisted by NYS Forest Rangers, New York State Police, Greene County Emergency Services, Windham and Hensonville Fire Departments, and the Civil Air Patrol.

Investigators from the Sheriff’s Office, State Police, National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash.