NAAA Mourns the Loss of Jason Wimberly From Fatal Ag Aircraft Accident

The members and staff of NAAA offer their condolences to the family and friends of Jason Wimberly who was fatally injured in an ag aviation accident on August 23, 2024. Jason was born on March 7, 1973; he was 51 years old when he passed away. He was a native of Jackson, Mississippi.

Jason went to college at Mississippi State University. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served a tour in Iraq flying Blackhawk helicopters. After leaving the Army he continued his career in aviation, most recently as an ag aviator in Texas flying helicopters.

Jason is survived by his father, brother, sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. His visitation will be held on August 31, 2024, at 9:30 AM at the First Baptist Church Ridgeland, Mississippi. The funeral will be held at 11:00 AM following the visitation, followed by a private family burial. The family asks that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church Jackson, First Baptist Church Ridgeland, or the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Click here to read Jason’s full obituary.