Tim Scheuing Killed in Waycross Plane Crash
The pilot died three weeks before his second daughter was due to be born.
By Lina Lewis ·
Tim Scheuing died on Nov. 6 while attempting to take off a small aircraft from Waycross-Ware County Airport in Georgia. The Federal Aviation Administration reported the accident occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. Friday. The plane involved was a Beechcraft BE35.
Scheuing was a flight instructor and the owner of Runway One Nine Aviation. His wife, Amanda Scheuing, confirmed his identity and noted that the couple had celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary earlier this year. They have a 16-year-old daughter. A second child is due to arrive in three weeks.
The couple met when Amanda Scheuing was 16 years old, and they began dating shortly after. She described him as a devoted Christian and a father who was always helpful. “He was the absolute best person I have ever known. I couldn’t have asked for a better husband or a better father for our kids,” she said.
Amanda Scheuing characterized her husband as funny and quick-witted. She said he was adventurous and offered a helping hand to anyone who needed it. “He was loved by everyone and touched so many lives,” she said.
The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash. The FAA is also participating in the inquiry. Amanda Scheuing thanked emergency crews, airport staff, and the local community for their support. The couple’s church family and friends were also mentioned as sources of comfort during this time.
