Georgia Pilot Killed in Plane Crash Just Weeks Before Welcoming His Second Daughter

A Georgia family is facing an unimaginable loss after a devoted husband and father was killed in a small plane crash just three weeks before his second daughter was expected to be born. Tim Scheuing, an experienced pilot and flight instructor, died on November 6 when his aircraft crashed during takeoff at Waycross-Ware County Airport.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Beechcraft BE35 went down at approximately 11:15 a.m. Friday. Scheuing was the only person aboard the aircraft. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but he did not survive. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation, with the FAA also participating. Officials have not yet announced what caused the crash.

Scheuing’s wife, Amanda, identified him as the pilot who died. In an emotional tribute, she described him as the best husband and father she could have hoped for. The couple had celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary earlier this year, after first meeting while working together when Amanda was just 16. They had built a life together over more than two decades and were preparing to welcome another child into their family.

The couple already had a 16-year-old daughter, and Amanda was eight months pregnant with their second girl, who was expected in about three weeks. She recalled her husband’s personality with affection, describing him as funny, quick-witted and adventurous, someone who was always willing to lend a helping hand. His sudden death has left the family facing the arrival of their newborn without the man who had been eagerly preparing to meet her.

In the days before the crash, Tim had encouraged Amanda to keep a scheduled maternity photo appointment. Those photographs have now become especially meaningful to her, serving as treasured memories of a moment when the family was still looking forward to their new beginning. Amanda also expressed gratitude to emergency responders, airport staff, relatives, friends and their church community for the support they have shown during this devastating time.

Beyond his role as a husband and father, Scheuing was a professional pilot, flight instructor and owner of Runway One Nine Aviation. Those who knew him remembered a man who enjoyed aviation and made a lasting impression on the people around him. As investigators work to determine why the aircraft crashed, his wife and daughters are left to face a future that changed in a matter of moments. A fundraising effort has also been established to help support Amanda and the children as they navigate life after their loss.

Source: PEOPLE