{"id":7507,"date":"2026-01-29T09:32:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=7507"},"modified":"2026-01-29T09:32:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:32:33","slug":"he-kissed-the-kids-goodbye-and-promised-to-call-the-wife-and-children-of-maine-plane-crash-victim-nick-mastrascusa-finally-speak-and-what-they-shared-is-heartbreaking-the","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=7507","title":{"rendered":"\u201cHe Kissed the Kids Goodbye and Promised to Call.\u201d The Wife and Children of Maine Plane Crash Victim Nick Mastrascusa Finally Speak \u2014 and What They Shared Is Heartbreaking The fourth victim of the deadly private plane crash in Maine has now been identified \u2014 and behind his name is a family struggling to understand how an ordinary goodbye became permanent. Nick Mastrascusa, a devoted husband and father of three, was among the six people killed when the private aircraft went down. As the news became public, his wife and children chose to speak out \u2014 offering a glimpse into the final moments before his trip, and the life that was waiting for him to come home… WATCH VIDEO BELOW \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cHe Kissed the Kids Goodbye and Promised to Call.\u201d The Wife and Children of Maine Plane Crash Victim Nick Mastrascusa Finally Speak \u2014 and What They Shared Is Heartbreaking<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A fourth victim in the January private plane crash in Maine has been identified.<\/p>\n

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said a Bombardier Challenger 650 crashed during takeoff at about 7:45 p.m. local time on Sunday, Jan. 25, at Bangor International Airport.<\/p>\n

In an updated\u00a0accident notice, the agency said six people died in the incident, including four passengers and two members of the flight crew. No one survived.<\/p>\n

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The identities of three victims were previously made public. On Jan. 27, Nick Mastrascusa was identified by his wife as the fourth victim in the crash, according to\u00a0ABC 13.<\/p>\n

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Nick Mastrascusa.<\/span>GoFundMe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mastrascusa is survived by his wife and their three children, his family said in a verified\u00a0GoFundMe\u00a0fundraiser. \u201cWe are heartbroken to share the tragic news of the loss of Nick Mastrascusa, a parent, coach, and friend in our \u2018ohana,\u201d his relatives wrote, referring to the Hawaiian word for \u201cfamily.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mastrascusa was a chef who worked in some of the \u201cworld\u2019s most exclusive restaurants and resorts,\u201d per ABC13.<\/p>\n

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\u201cNick touched the lives of so many in our community through his kindness, dedication, generosity and friendship,\u201d Mastrascusa\u2019s family wrote. \u201cAs we grieve this unimaginable loss, our hearts are with the Mastrascusa family and all who knew and loved Nick.\u201d<\/p>\n

The GoFundMe has already raised over $100,000 of its $110,000 goal as of publication time.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease join us in holding the Mastrascusa family in your thoughts and hearts, and consider making a contribution to help them through this challenging time,\u201d the fundraiser reads. \u201cYour support will make a meaningful difference as we surround this family with love and hope.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Nick Mastrascusa (left).<\/span>GoFundMe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jacob Hosmer, a 47-year-old Houston-area pilot, was previously identified as the captain of the flight, according to NBC affiliate\u00a0KPRC, citing his father.<\/p>\n

The plane he was flying was registered to a company with a Houston address shared with the personal injury law firm Arnold & Itkin,\u00a0Reuters\u00a0previously reported. Hosmer had Houston-based injury law firm Arnold & Itkin LLP listed as his employer on\u00a0LinkedIn.<\/p>\n

Though the firm\u2019s founders, Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin, reportedly were not on the aircraft, ABC affiliate\u00a0KTRK\u00a0said Kurt\u2019s wife, attorney Tara Arnold, was among the victims, citing sources.<\/p>\n

Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, a close friend of the family, described Tara to the outlet as \u201ca phenomenal person, a bold leader, and someone with a heart of service.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy heart is with Kurt, their children, and everyone affected,\u201d Briones said at the time.<\/p>\n

Event planner Shawna Collins\u2019s daughter said her mom was also on board the aircraft, according to her daughter, per the outlet. The mom reportedly spoke to her daughter just before the flight, and was heading to Europe on a business trip.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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