Alan Purwin
The US lost a key figure in aerial filming on Friday.
Alan Purwin was a highly experienced helicopter film pilot who founded and owned Helinet Aviation.
He has over 100 movie credits.
He was onboard a twin-engine Piper Aerostar that crashed enroute to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport in Medellin following production wrap on the film "Mena" in Columbia. The purpose of the flight was to ferry crew from location to the airport.
Reports blame the weather for the crash.
Aside from Helinet, Alan financially backed both Cineflex and Shotover.
Alan was a philanthapist in field of medical transport.
A passionate aviator, his last tweet reflected the thrill of landing on a dirt strip in the jungle.
Condolences to all the Helinet family.
Mickjoebill
Last edited by mickjoebill; 13th Sep 2015 at 03:35.