NWA Capt. Harold “Hal” Leroy Hockett

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Harold “Hal” Leroy Hockett

April 5, 1937 ~ December 8, 2025

 

From the retired Northwest Airlines pilot group, we learn that Capt. Hal Hockett has passed due to a tragic traffic accident.  Hal had most recently resided in Colorado:  4606 E Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO 80121.  Service arrangements are not yet known.  

Should we receive more information we will be sure to pass it along.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

PCN memorial site

 

Hal Hockett, NWA retired, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, as the result

of an automobile accident.  Hal had been to the NWA retiree luncheon in Lakeville, MN

on December 4th and was returning home after the luncheon and visiting relatives in Iowa. 

 

Hal touched a lot of airplanes at NWA, B727, B747, B744, B757, DC-10.  In the Navy he

experienced the DC-4 and DC-6 and the SK-58 helicopter.

 

He will be missed.  He was an attender at many of the RNPA functions to include the

December luncheon in Lakeville, the St. Croix Boat Cruise and the Sarasota March gathering.  He will be missed.

 

Personal data:        Date of birth: April 05, 1937

                              Date of hire: February 27, 1967

 

Submitted by: William Day

 

Thanks to Nick Modders

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https://www.kbrx.com/2025/12/11/wheeler-county-sheriffs-office-responds-to-traffic-fatality/  

News release from Wheeler County Sherrif’s Office
At approximately 4:33 p.m., on Monday, December 8, 2025, the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the intersection of US Highway 281 and Highway 70 East, 7 miles North of Bartlett, Wheeler County, Nebraska, regarding a two-vehicle injury accident.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2014 Peterbilt with a grain trailer was traveling northbound on US Highway 281 approaching State Highway 70 East. Upon reaching the intersection, the Peterbilt collided with a 2007 Ford F-150 that failed to yield as the driver attempted to turn southbound from State Highway 70 onto US Highway 281.

The driver and sole occupant of the 2014 Peterbilt, identified as Jerald Peterson, 73, of Holt County, was not injured. Airbags were not available, and drugs and alcohol are not suspected.

The driver and sole occupant of the 2007 Ford F-150, identified as Harold L. Hockett, 88, of Colorado, was transported to from the scene, where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Drugs and Alcohol are not suspected.

The investigation is currently ongoing. Assistance was provided by the Antelope County Sheriff’s Office, Greeley County Sheriff’s Office, Bartlett, Ericson, and Elgin Fire and Rescue, Neligh Rescue and the Wheeler County Attorney.