Caden Max West, 27, of Pocatello, Idaho, died on August 1, 2026, following an airplane accident, according to his published obituary. Caden’s death has left his family, friends, and the wider Pocatello community mourning the loss of a young man who had devoted himself to becoming a pilot. His brother, Myles, and close friend Jaxson Homer were also aboard the aircraft and survived the accident.
Caden was born on January 16, 1999, and was remembered as someone who pursued his interests with determination. He became an Eagle Scout and later earned a finance degree from BYU-Idaho. His obituary describes his time filming the Iditarod in Alaska as an experience that helped inspire his passion for aviation. After working in areas including finance, sales, and construction, Caden chose to pursue his dream of becoming a professional pilot.
He had logged approximately 170 hours of flight time and was preparing to continue his aviation career in Alaska. His family said flying had become his calling and that he was committed to making that dream a reality. Caden West died in an airplane accident on August 1, 2026. His published obituary confirms that his brother and friend were with him during the crash and survived. The available obituary does not provide extensive details about the circumstances of the accident.
Funeral services were scheduled for August 15, 2026, at an LDS church on Satterfield Drive in Pocatello, followed by a graveside service at Bennington Cemetery in Montpelier, Idaho.
Caden’s sudden death has brought profound grief to those who knew him, but his family and friends are also remembering the determination with which he pursued his dream of flying.
Caden Max West will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, dedication to aviation, love of learning, and the courage he showed in pursuing the life he wanted. His memory will remain with his family, friends, and everyone who knew him.
May he rest in peace.