death of DL Capt. Dennis R. Dutton & son Jack
death flwnwst
~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, DL Capt. Dennis R. Dutton
September 13, 1943 ~ December 18, 2025
…and son Jack Dutton, age 20
Dennis Rollin Dutton joined Delta Air Lines 07-11-1991 and was based Atlanta. Various posts are available online…..it is a tragic loss for so many families.
PCN memorial site https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2025/12/dl-capt-dennis-r-dutton-son-jack.html
Source : https://www.instagram.com/p/DSdc4PDEalZ/
Source : https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Dennis%20Dutton
Source facebook posts : A Fly Guy's Cabin Crew Lounge's Post
Tragic Update! - A longtime Delta Air Lines captain and his son were among the seven people killed Thursday when a private jet crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, the same accident that claimed the lives of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and their two children.
Dennis Dutton, 67, and his son Jack Dutton, 20, were both pilots who shared a deep passion for aviation. Their deaths have resonated strongly within the airline industry and across multiple communities connected to flight training, military service, and collegiate aviation.
Dennis Dutton was a retired U.S. Air Force Reserve pilot who flew for Delta Air Lines from 1991 until his retirement, concluding his commercial career on the Airbus A330, according to his LinkedIn profile. Colleagues remembered him as a respected leader known for his professionalism, integrity, and unwavering commitment to excellence throughout his decades-long career. One former coworker described him as “energetic, charismatic, and committed to excellence in everything he did.”
Based in the Charlotte area, Dutton was a husband, father of four, and grandfather of three. Outside aviation, he was involved in real estate development and was an avid traveler who frequently explored the world with his family. Friends and former employees described him as kind, honest, and someone who would help anyone in need.
His son Jack was following directly in his footsteps. The youngest of four children, he was studying aviation in the professional flight program at Auburn University. Just weeks before the crash, Jack earned his single-engine pilot certification, marking a major milestone toward his goal of becoming a professional pilot like his father.
Jack was also active in campus and community life, working part-time as a barista, serving in a fraternity leadership role, mentoring younger students, and volunteering with senior citizens. A former high school tennis player and yearbook mentor, he was remembered by classmates and teachers as a trusted friend and natural leader.
The crash occurred Thursday morning during a flight involving a privately owned Cessna aircraft. All seven people on board were killed. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident.
In a statement released by the victims’ families, the loss of Dennis and Jack Dutton was described as being “felt by all who knew them,” a sentiment echoed throughout the aviation community following the tragedy.
Source: Charlotte Observer (Reporting by Amber Gaudet)
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Additionally, Dennis Dutton and his son Jack Dutton. Dennis was a A commercial airline pilot (international A-330 Captain at Delta Airlines) and retired U.S. Air Force Reserves pilot officer. His son Jack Dutton was a junior at Auburn University studying professional flight. He had recently earned his Instrument Rated Private Pilot certification (ASEL).
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Details have emerged about Dennis Dutton and his son Jack, two victims in the tragic plane crash that also killed NASCAR star Greg Biffle and his family. Dennis, a veteran airline transport pilot, and Jack, a junior at Auburn University in the professional flight program with a recent single-engine license, were aboard the Cessna that crashed December 18, 2025, in Statesville. The father-son duo joined Biffle, wife Cristina, children Emma and Ryder, and friend Craig Wadsworth—all seven perished. Dennis served as a skilled pilot, while Jack pursued aviation passionately. Families described them as deeply loved, with their loss profoundly felt. The group was en route to Florida amid the holiday season. Investigations continue into the weather-related incident.#DennisDutton #JackDutton #SonJack #PlaneCrash