Plane crash leaves Trapper Creek man dead

On Sunday, a plane crash claimed the life of Michael Zagula, 54, of Trapper Creek. According to the Alaska State Troopers, Zagula was flying over the area of his daughter’s wedding reception when the landing gear of the Cessna 206 he was piloting struck a tree. Zagula was declared dead at the scene. Troopers say there were no passengers in the plane at the time of the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration were notified of the crash. Troopers say next of kin were at the scene when the accident occurred.