Stephen H. Hager, 59, died on September 15, 2014, near Bulchitna Lake south of Skwentna, Alaska. The Alaska State Troopers were notified around midday and opened an investigation at the scene.

An Eagle River resident, Hager was widely known as Steve and remembered in obituary and memorial listings that confirm the date and place of death and describe a memorial service the following week in Chugiak. Colleagues in aviation noted he was a longtime Alaska Airlines captain of nearly 24 years and served on the Air Line Pilots Association’s Central Air Safety Committee. Contemporaneous reporting and memorial compilations described the shooting as accidental, and there is no indication troopers sought suspects or made an arrest.

If anyone was with him at the cabin or has information about that day at Bulchitna Lake, please share what is known.