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Israeli Actor and Pilot Guy Kapulnik Dies in California Plane Crash

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Israeli actor and flight instructor Guy Kapulnik, 46, died in a plane crash in California on Thursday. He was killed along with another passenger when his single-engine aircraft crashed in San Bernardino County. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.

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  • Israeli actor and pilot Guy Kapulnik died in a California plane crash.
  • The crash also killed a female passenger on the single-engine aircraft.
  • Kapulnik was a flight instructor and had a diverse career in acting and military service.
  • US aviation authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
  • Tributes poured in from students and friends remembering his passion for aviation.
Israeli Actor and Pilot Guy Kapulnik Dies in California Plane Crash
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Israeli actor and flight instructor Guy Kapulnik, 46, was killed in a light aircraft crash in San Bernardino County, California, over the past weekend. Kapulnik, who hailed from the Israeli community of Carmi Yosef and had been living in Los Angeles, died alongside another woman who was on board the single-engine plane. The fatal accident occurred on Thursday morning around 10:00 AM in an open area. Emergency services pronounced both victims dead at the scene.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the circumstances of the crash, with the official cause yet to be determined. News of his death prompted emotional tributes from his students and friends, who remembered him as a beloved figure and an inspiring instructor who instilled a passion for aviation.

Kapulnik had a diverse background, having served as an officer in the elite 669 Search and Rescue Unit, earned a degree in information systems from the Technion, and graduated from the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio in Jerusalem. In Israel, he appeared in notable films such as "Lebanon," "Room 514," "Salsa Tel Aviv," and "Guard Me," in addition to stage work.

He later moved to the United States, where he continued his acting career in film, television, and theater productions. Simultaneously, he pursued his passion for aviation, becoming a certified pilot and instructor in California, training numerous students. Guy Kapulnik is survived by his parents, brother, and sister.

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