Who was Nick Mastrascusa? Father of 3 killed in Bangor plane crash; GoFundMe launched

Nick Mastrascusa, a father of three, was identified as the fourth victim of the Bombardier 650 jet crash at Bangor International Airport, confirmed by family.

Updated on: Jan 28, 2026, 06:40:06 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Nick Mastrascusa, a father of three, was identified as the fourth victim of the private Bombardier 650 jet crash at Bangor International Airport in Bangor, Maine on Saturday. Mastrascusa was identified by his family on Tuesday in a GoFundMe campaign.

Nick Mastrascusa, a father of three, was identified as one of the victims if the Bangor, Maine plane crash. (GoFundMe)

Mastrascusa was the fourth victim identified among the six deceased in the crash. Tara Arnold, a Houston-based attorney with the law firm Arnold & Itkin, event planner Shawna Collins and pilot Jacob Hosmer were the other three victims identified.

The GoFundMe campaign launched by the Mastrascusa family stated that he was father of three. They identified him as a "parent, coach, and friend in our ‘ohana." The verified fundraiser is being run by Valeria Mastrascusa, a relative of the family. As of this writing, it has raised over $96,000.

Who Was Nick Mastrascusa?

Nick Mastrascusa was a Hawaii resident and a popular member of his community. He is survived by his wife, Natalia and their three children: Analani (9th grade), Mateo (5th grade), and Noah (2nd grade), the GoFundMe revealed.

"Nick touched the lives of so many in our community through his kindness, dedication, generosity and friendship," the campaign stated. "As we grieve this unimaginable loss, our hearts are with the Mastrascusa family and all who knew and loved Nick."

Also read: Who were Jacob Hosmer and Shawna Collins? Pilot and event planner identified as Maine plane crash victims, ‘Big loss'

Bangor Plane Crash: FAA Releases Updated Report

On Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration released an updated report based on its preliminary investigation of the Bangor plane crash. The privately-owned Bombardier Challenger crashed during takeoff at the airport and caught fire.

The updated report on the crash stated that four passengers and two crew members aboard the jet died in the crash. There were no survivors, the FAA confirmed. In the updated report, the FAA maintained that the crash took place "under unknown circumstances."

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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