✈️ Veteran Cayman Airways pilot Captain Harrison Bothwell passes away at 77

Captain Harrison Bothwell, a respected pilot and aviation pioneer with Cayman Airways, has passed away at the age of 77. Both Cayman Airways and the Ministry of Tourism have released a joint statement expressing their condolences to his family. Bothwell was a part of the national flag carrier for nearly five decades and was highly regarded by all who had the pleasure of working with him. Cayman Airways President and CEO Fabian Whorms shared, "To Captain Bothwell’s family, we share in your loss because he was also a special part of our Cayman Airways family, and he will be deeply missed and fondly remembered."

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Bothwell's flying career began at Cayman Airways in March 1972 when he was hired by Norman Bodden and began his training to become a pilot. Throughout his career, he flew almost all aircraft types that Cayman Airways has had in its fleet, including DC-8, DC-9, BAC 1-11, the DHC-6 Twin Otter, and the Boeing 737-300 jets. He retired from flying in 2012 but continued to work with the airline, overseeing the day-to-day operations of Cayman Airways Express before finally retiring completely in 2020.

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Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan paid tribute to Bothwell, calling him a “stalwart aviator and a true icon of Cayman Airways”. He praised Bothwell's unwavering dedication, unparalleled expertise, and enduring passion for aviation. Bryan added that Bothwell was a seasoned aviator, a revered mentor, a trusted leader, and a cherished friend. "As we mourn this loss of a true aviation pioneer, let us also celebrate his extraordinary life and legacy. May his memory be a source of comfort and inspiration to his family, friends, colleagues and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed,” the minister stated.

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