Lakewood Church Staff Member and Chef Killed in Maine Plane Crash

Fatal Plane Crash in Maine

• ✈️ A business jet with Houston ties crashed in Bangor, Maine, on Sunday night.
• 💔 The flight originated from Hobby Airport in Houston and was en route to Paris, France.
• ❓ The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash, with officials stating it "should never have happened."

Victims Identified

• 📌 Shauna Collins, a beloved staff member and treasured friend of Lakewood Church, was among the victims.
• 👨‍🍳 Nick Mastusa, a father of three, coach, friend, and chef from Hawaii, was also identified as a victim.
• 🕊️ Both victims are remembered for their positive qualities: Collins for her beautiful spirit and Mastusa for his kindness, dedication, generosity, and friendship.

Potential Causes Under Investigation

• ⚠️ An aviation expert familiar with the aircraft, a Challenger 600, noted previous incidents with the model but suggested focusing on deicing issues as a potential pattern.
• ❄️ Bangor airport officials confirmed the plane had received deicing services prior to takeoff.
• 👥 A total of four passengers and two crew members died in the crash.