Scott McDonald Plane Crash Accident, Scott McDonald Has Reportedly Passed Away, Funeral Details

Publish date: 2024-05-03
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Scott McDonald Obituary, Death – On November 15, 2023, a plane crash killed Henderson resident Scott James McDonald, 37. Born April 16, 1986, St. Johns, MI. Following many plane flights with family friend Al Schiffer, young Scott adored aviation. After graduating from St. Johns High School in 2004, he obtained an Associate and BS in Aviation Flight Technology from Lansing Community College (2011) and Siena Heights University (2012). Scott bought Three Point Aviation, LLC at Gratiot Community Airport in 2013 and became Crosswinds Aviation’s Airport Manager and flight instructor (2013–16). He developed his lifelong love of flying and teaching there.

Scott bought his first aerobatics plane in 2015 and obtained his Air Show card in 2019. After coming to Las Vegas in 2016, he piloted an Extra 300 at Sky Combat Ace, giving Red Rock Canyon guests amazing aerobatic rides as “McFly”. Thrive Aviation and Kalitta Air certified Scott in A/CE-525 and A/DA-2000. He made over 100 skydives, flew planes throughout the country, and trained new pilots in his “free” time. Scott enjoyed Jeep camping and trekking with his fiancé Sara Velez and touring the world.

When Scott was around, people felt like friends. This pilot had over 7,000 hours in 75 planes and was proficient. He finished 3rd in 2021’s Reno Air Race Biplane Silver division four times. Scott died too soon, but family and friends recognized he had enough stories for lifetimes. Many will never forget Scott’s pleasure and smiles. Scott is survived by his parents Dennis and Joyce McDonald, sister Karen Mayerik, brother-in-law Joe Mayerik, nieces Julia and Lucy, Brenda Keim, Josh Keim, nephews Ethan and Eli, nieces Alivia and Evalyn, and his beloved fiancé Sara Velez.

McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel, 1500 Waterford Parkway, St. Johns, MI will have visiting on Friday, November 24, from 2:00-8 PM. At 11AM on November 25, Pastor Andy Croel will lead a Memorial Service at Pilgrim Global Methodist Church, 2965 W. Parks Road, St. Johns, MI. Saturday from 10 AM till service, friends can gather at church. Click here to stream Saturday’s service. Church will serve lunch. A second Memorial Service will be held in Las Vegas mid-December (details TBD).

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