Peter Spyres Lost in Fatal Ag Accident

NAAA is saddened to report that Peter Spyres lost his life in an ag aviation accident on April 9, 2024. The accident occurred just south of Alturas, CA. Peter was born in Woodland, CA on October 5, 1954, and was 69 years old at the time of his death. He lived his entire life in Arbuckle, CA.

Peter earned both his A&P and pilot’s license at Sacramento City College. He loved to fly and spent 40 years flying ag, piloting both airplanes and helicopters during his career. He was also a rice farmer who later transitioned into growing almonds.

Peter is survived by his girlfriend, three children, six grandchildren, a sister and brother, two nephews, and a niece. His visitation was held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the McNary-Moore Chapel in Colusa, California. Peter’s funeral Mass was held the following day at Holy Cross Catholic Church. He was buried in Arbuckle Catholic Cemetery with a reception afterward at the Arbuckle fire Hall.

Memorial contributions in Peter’s name may be made to the Arbuckle Fire Department, P.O. Box 727 Arbuckle, California 95912. Click here to view his full obituary. The members and staff of NAAA offer their condolences to Peter’s family and friends. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn his passing.