Darrell Ward, one of the stars of the reality TV show “Ice Road Truckers,” tragically passed away in a plane crash on August 28, 2016.
Ward gained fame through his role on the History Channel’s “Ice Road Truckers,” a series that followed truck drivers navigating the dangerous ice roads of Canada and Alaska. He was known for his fearless driving style and his commitment to helping fellow truckers in need.
On the day of the accident, Ward was traveling from Dallas, where he had attended the Great American Trucking Show, to Missoula, Montana, to begin filming a pilot for a new documentary-style show about the recovery of plane wrecks. The small Cessna 182 he was in crashed while attempting to land at Rock Creek Airport in Clinton, Montana. Both Ward and his co-pilot died in the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) conducted an investigation into the crash. Their report indicated that the plane stalled during an attempted landing, which led to the crash. The aviation community and fans of “Ice Road Truckers” mourned his loss, remembering him as a daring and skilled driver who had a big heart and a passion for adventure. Ward’s legacy continues to live on through the show and the memories of those who knew him or watched him on television.