Pilot Tim Scheuing Dies in Waycross Crash Weeks Before Daughter's Arrival

Tim Scheuing, a flight instructor and aviation business owner, died after his single-engine aircraft crashed during takeoff at the Waycross-Ware County Airport in Georgia. The Federal Aviation Administration reported the incident involving the Beechcraft BE35 occurred around 11:15 a.m. on Friday, November 6. Scheuing was identified by his wife, Amanda Scheuing, who described him as a devoted parent and husband.

The couple met while working together when Amanda was 16 years old and began dating shortly after. They celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary earlier this year. The family includes a 16-year-old daughter and a second daughter expected to be born in three weeks. Amanda Scheuing stated that her husband was a Christian who was quick-witted, adventurous, and helpful to others.

Amanda Scheuing said, "Words are hard to process right now.. 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 also noted that her husband was "loved by everyone and touched so many lives." She expressed gratitude to the community, emergency crews, first responders, airport staff, and their extended family and church community.

Scheuing owned Runway One Nine Aviation, a local business that employed him as a pilot and instructor. His death leaves his wife to raise their two daughters, with the youngest arriving soon. The family is currently processing the loss while receiving support from their social and professional networks.

The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration is also conducting its own inquiry. Both agencies are gathering data to determine the specific circumstances that led to the accident during the takeoff sequence.