Glider pilot killed in crash near Buckley has been identified
A glider pilot who died after crashing near Buckley Aug. 25 has been identified as John Michael Cook.
Cook, 71, of Yelm, took off from Enumclaw and clipped several trees before crashing in the 28100 block of 147th Street East.
He was the only one on board, according to East Pierce Fire & Rescue.
Cook was taken to Tacoma General Hospital, where he died.
This story was originally published August 29, 2019 at 12:48 PM.
Stacia Glenn
The News Tribune