Virginia animal rescue pilot killed in devastating plane crash while transporting rescue dogs

A Virginia pilot dedicated to the rescue of animals died successful a level clang Sunday.

Seuk Kim, 49, was piloting a Mooney M20J and transporting 3 dogs erstwhile his level flying from Maryland to Albany crashed astir 35 miles southbound of Kim's destination, according to the Green County Sheriff’s Office.

Kim was recovered deceased connected the country arsenic good arsenic one of the dogs. A 2nd canine was recovered with 2 breached legs astatine the country and portion investigators were moving they recovered the 3rd canine with insignificant injuries. Both dogs were transported by Hyer Ground Rescue on with PAW (Partners for Animal Welfare) for veterinary care.

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Seuk Kim, 49, was piloting a Mooney M20J and transporting 3 dogs erstwhile his level flying from Maryland to Albany crashed astir 35 miles southbound of Kim's destination, according to the Green County Sheriff’s Office. (https://everloved.com/life-of/seuk-kim/?flow=201)

Authorities accidental visibility was poor, and Kim had requested a alteration successful altitude owed to turbulence soon before the crash, according to Fox 5.

Kim was a unpaid for Pilots N Paws, an carnal rescue organization, and got his backstage certificate 4 years ago. In his obituary, his friends and household retrieve him arsenic a "bright light" that ever dreamed of flying.

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Seuk Kim, 49, was piloting a Mooney M20J and transporting 3 dogs erstwhile his level flying from Maryland to Albany crashed astir 35 miles southbound of Kim's destination, according to the Green County Sheriff’s Office. (Green County Sheriff’s Office.)

Seuk Kim, 49, was piloting a Mooney M20J and transporting 3 dogs erstwhile his level flying from Maryland to Albany crashed astir 35 miles southbound of Kim's destination, according to the Green County Sheriff’s Office. (Green County Sheriff’s Office.)

"From a young age, Seuk dreamed of taking to the skies, and helium made that imagination a world by becoming a pilot. He recovered immense joyousness successful flying and utilized his passionateness to assistance others, including his caller enactment with a nonprofit enactment dedicated to rescuing and transporting dogs to harmless homes," said the obituary connected his fundraising page.

The fundraiser was launched to assistance the household with ceremonial expenses.

Kim was a unpaid for Pilots N Paws, an carnal rescue organization, and got his backstage certificate 4 years ago. (https://everloved.com/life-of/seuk-kim/?flow=201)

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GCSO was assisted by the NYS Forest Rangers, NYS 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 the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash.