What Happened to Jeff?

Nobody could have done a finer job discussing Jeff's accident than you have. Your deep, abiding respect for Jeff is the mark of a true friend and gentleman.

As my flight instruction told me with respect to weather: It's better to be down here wishing you were up here than to be up there wishing you were down here. Weather kills.

As an Ex-Paraglider / Paramotor, flex and 3 Axis Microlight pilot I was amazed by your video. It should be compulsory viewing for all newly qualified paramotor pilots to let them know how much they still DON’T know about the sport. I Paid for and received some of the best training available in the UK but I wasn’t aware of half the issues you highlight so well in this accident analysis. It actually makes me wonder how I survived the years that I was flying.

So sorry for the loss of this man. Just want to say that my daughter is a paramedic in Alaska, a flight medic and she has had to climb trees to literally peel bodies off limbs. Please keep the danger in mind and know it really is a gamble even if an educated one. Her job is also filled with danger and she often is called out in weather nobody belongs in way up there. Condolences and best to everyone as they make their way in this life.

I’m not part of your flying community but this came recommended to me today. I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. Your respect for him shows thru immensely in this video. Good bless love who knew him.

So sad - deepest sympathies to you Tucker and Jeff's family and friends.

I am so sadden to hear about Jeff. I always enjoyed his take offs and landings. I could always pick out Jeff in the crowd of paramotor pilots because of his socks always gave him away! 🧦🧦 Such a great friend you shared with us on your channel. I pray you are doing ok with your loss Tucker. Keep your chin up & know you are in many of our prayers as well as Jeff’s family 😢💕🕊

I admittedly know nothing about this type of flying/recreational flight for lack of a better description but im very sorry for your loss of your good friend!! , you really did his passing and your friendship justice!! Again sorry for your loss! #ripjeff Rest well Jeff !

Tragic. I’m sure his new wings won’t fail him, God Bless Tuck, R.I.P Jeff.

I used to be a skydiver and made at least 6 jumps or more every week. My friend who was in my first jump class with me was one of the few I trusted to jump safely with. We would always try to one up each other with the amount of jumps we did. He was killed one morning before I even got to the DZ. Freak accident where when landing he and another fellow skydiver wings hit together and it was too low for the wing to recover or reserve deployment. I never made another skydive after that. I live with regret every day that I quit a sport that was truly my passion. I’m glad that none of you are doing that and are instead flying to honor Jeff. If anyone was to quit over this, trust me you’ll be like me living with regret for the rest of your life. It’s been over 20 years since I made my last jump. Because of this video I’m getting back into the sport. Thank you for always being a stand up no nonsense type of guy. Sorry for your loss buddy. RIP Jeff.

I’m new here and just subscribed. Your knowledge is quite obviously second to none. You’ve done a great service to your friend Jeff in explaining the potential causes to ensure his accident wasn’t in vain, and to hopefully help to prevent other similar incidents.

I am very sorry to read of your friend's accident and passing. You have shown deep respect and compassion for Jeff by creating this video.

One of my best friends Kurt Ruppert Jr went missing on a wingsuit jump in Mt Si, Washington in Jan 2013. 350 rescue personnel attempted to locate him over the course of 72 hours then had to call off due to a winter storm that was moving into the area. He was never recovered. We all like to believe he pulled a DB Cooper on us and is just living the mountain man life on the Canadian border. He was wearing his go-pro on his helmet and I always wanted it to be recovered so we could learn from his loss. He loved what he did and had over 1500 solo jumps whole living in FL but this was his first time in the mountain region of the northwestern US. I speculate he traveled too close to the mountain and a wind sheer snapped him out of his trajectory to where he couldn't recover. Considering the amount of people that searched for him , including the use of Thermal, not even his primary was found. Peace Kurt Ruppert

Tucker, I’m very sorry for your loss. However, having followed some of your shared adventures, I hope you’re quite proud of the fact that you’d taken Jeff ‘under your wing’. You literally added dramatically to his enjoyment of the sport you both love so much. Life isn’t perfect all the time. It saddens us all that Jeff was lost. Thank you for being there for him!

Jesus…. It’s been years since I’ve watched your videos and I just started again and damn I loved the flights with Jeff the most. Can’t believe he’s gone is such a dramatic way. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Thank you for discussing the details to help others, despite the personal nature and your feelings of loss. I watched your previous video for the third time and your care and respect for him is apparent even moreso.

It was always a Breath of Fresh air seeing Jeff on the Channel! Rest Easy Friend. Thank you for taking the opportunity to use this as a teaching experience for all of us, being the son of a funeral director I can understand how hard this video was for you too make. Please know that Myself and I'm sure everyone else is so appreciative of you putting this out there for the community Tucker!

As a pilot for many years, anytime I hear that fog and/or low ceilings were present I immediately think “sucker hole”. Such weather oftentimes looks “safe” from the ground and fools pilots into taking off. However, once in the air inexperienced pilots quickly find themselves in zero visibility. I wouldn’t be surprised if he inadvertently entered a situation where all visual queues were lost, quickly got disoriented, stalled low to the ground and was unable to recover before impact

I am truly sorry for your loss Tucker! What a great friend you are, to share Jeff's story as best as you could, so diligently, respectfully and with alot of love. Beautiful.