Former Hawaii chef Nick Mastrascusa died in a jet crash at Bangor Airport on January 28, 2026, along with five others.

Nick Mastrascusa, a former Big Island chef and father of three, died in a private jet crash at Bangor International Airport on January 28, 2026. The Bombardier Challenger 600, en route to Paris from Houston with a refuel stop in Maine, crashed during takeoff in poor weather, killing all six on board. Mastrascusa, who served as Chef de Cuisine at the Four Seasons Hualālai and was executive vice president of a luxury travel company, was among the victims, along with attorney Tara Arnold, pilot Jacob Hosmer, and event planner Shawna Collins. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause, with no further details released. A GoFundMe for his family surpassed $100,000 in 24 hours.