Israeli Actor and Pilot Guy Kapulnik Dies in California Plane Crash
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israeli actor and flight instructor Guy Kapulnik, 46, died along with another woman when his small plane crashed in California. Kapulnik, a former member of the elite 669 unit, was known for his acting roles and had recently become a flight instructor. The crash is under investigation.
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- Israeli actor and pilot Guy Kapulnik died in a California plane crash.
- Kapulnik, 46, was also a flight instructor.
- A second woman was killed in the crash.
- The incident occurred near Hesperia, California.
- The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause.
Israeli actor and flight instructor Guy Kapulnik, 46, was killed in a small plane crash in California on Thursday. His family confirmed his death on Tuesday. A second woman was also killed in the crash. The Aeronca Champion aircraft went down in an open area near Hesperia in San Bernardino County around 10:00 AM. Emergency services pronounced both occupants dead at the scene.
Kapulnik, a graduate of the elite 669 search and rescue unit, was known for his roles in Israeli films such as "Lebanon" and "Room 514," as well as theater productions. He also studied at the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio in Jerusalem. After moving to Los Angeles, he continued his acting career while also pursuing his passion for aviation.
He became a certified flight instructor in California, training numerous students. His diverse life combined military service, acting, and aviation. Friends and students remembered him as a "man of stage, sea, and sky."
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Kapulnik's funeral is scheduled for Wednesday at 4:30 PM in the cemetery in Karmei Yosef, his hometown.
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