John Travolta's Dogs Killed in Airport Accident

By Zach Dionne Posted May 17th 2010 05:55PM

An airport service vehicle struck and killed two dogs belonging to John Travolta last week at Bangor International Airport in Maine. The accident occurred last Thursday morning; city officials confirmed the story to the Bangor Daily News today.

"The airport takes safety very seriously," airport director Rebecca Hupp told the BDN, adding the facility generally does not name its visitors for the sake of privacy. "Many flights come and go without incidents. Clearly, this is an unfortunate accident. Our deepest sympathies are with the family."

Travolta and wife Kelly Preston own a home on Isleboro, Maine -- the family was traveling by way of Bangor. The actor's publicist, Paul Bloch, told the BDN that he was not aware of the incident.

Bangor interim city manager Bob Farrar e-mailed the nine city councilors about the accident late last week. The city released the following statement to the BDN:

"At approximately 1 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2010, an airplane carrying members of the John Travolta family landed at BIA. While there, two small dogs were taken for a walk by someone who is not a family member. An airport service pickup truck was approaching the airplane to service the airplane and did not see the dogs. Unfortunately, the dogs were struck and killed. The airport is investigating the accident. Out of respect for the family's privacy the city will make no further comment."

Travolta, who starred in 'Old Dogs' in 2009 and voiced a computer-animated canine in 2008's 'Bolt,' is a serious pilot who often flies himself into Bangor's modest airport. The Bangor Daily News was unsure whether Travolta was flying the plane on the day of the incident.

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Monday 17 May

By sheila

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you are nuts

By Dori

That is simply ugly. And even if you were even halfway right, why would the universe punish the dogs for something it holds against the humans? Duh, Michael.

By kerry

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2 dogs gone,,,,,,DOG GONE.IT HAPPENS

Wednesday 19 May

By lauren warden

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bet you live down south where they don't give a rat's behind about dogs. Finding a dead dog or cat on the side of the road means nothing to you!

By SUE

Moron..to some how blame the family for their tragedy is disgusting.

By Dorothy Moore

TRAVALTA FAMILY .. So very sorry .. very sorry ..

By george over

This is very sad and tragic. They just lost their son,and now this.My thoughts and prayers are with the Travolta family.

By Amy

This family has sure had some bad luck lately-they lost their son Jett-now this. The story sure sounds fishy-were the dogs being walked where the airplane landed? The service truck was approaching the plane-how fast do those vehicles go that they couldn't stop? I don't know-something isn't right with this story.

By anni

The story is fine. There are lots were fuel-trucks, etc.... speeding around servicing planes. It was l:00am. Someone should have been watching the dogs. Owner error.

By Irish

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I agree the story was fine. the dogs were obviously in a place that was dangerous for them. Tarmac is a dangerous place to be at best and at night it is much worse.

By cozmikgate

Omg this is so sad! How did they not see 2 dogs? My heart goes out to the dogs, John, and family.

It's just one thing after another for this poor family. I hope they can find some peace soon.

By POWERZOO

I know that Mr Travolta and his family probably do not read these postings so I will not worry that the nut job who posted how losses are lessons will affect them in this time of sorrow. My biggest worry would be for the people who are directly affected by this pompous jag who thinks he should be the TEACHER TO US ALL.

By Carla

You said it......!

I travel in private planes. There is NO WAY my dog would be out running around any sized airport. Would you open your car door at a gas station and let dogs run around the parking lot. Shhit happens.

Tuesday 18 May

By hf

I would be interested to know if the dogs were on a lead or not. Maybe whoever took them out thought that because it was one in the morning and probably deserted, the dogs could run a little bit. I think there should be more info before we take the airport to task over safety. I've seen lots of people put way more faith the training of their animals than they should have.

By Pamela

Sounds like the dogs were running loose. Very irresponsible of the animals human caregivers.

By ann

omg my heart bleeds for john travolta and his family. how much can one family put up with? god be with you john kelly and emma -
your beatiful pets are cradled in your sons arms right now....
ann marie xo

By Melinda

FYI- their daughter's name is Ella Blue, not Emma.

By themeeker

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My prayers are with the Travolta family in the wake of so much tragedy in their lives.

I'm surprised the loonies blaming Obama haven't crawled out from under their rocks yet.

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