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Five family members killed in small plane crash

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MASONVILLE, NY – A family of five from Georgia, including two children, lost their lives in a plane crash that took place in upstate New York on Sunday, according to police reports. The family was returning to Atlanta after participating in a baseball tournament that was held in Cooperstown, New York. The adult victims have been identified by the authorities as 76-year-old Roger Beggs, 43-year-old Laura VanEpps, and 42-year-old Ryan VanEpps. The children involved in …

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Two killed in World War II-era plane crash

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CHINO, CA. – A tragic incident unfolded at Chino Airport on Saturday when a vintage World War II-era plane crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The aircraft, a twin-engine Lockheed 12A, went down around 12:35 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Emergency crews arrived to find the wreckage off the runway, with no survivors on board. A spokesperson for the Chino Valley Fire District confirmed that no one …

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A plane carrying the Vice President of Malawi and eight others crashed

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LILONGWE, MALAWI – Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others perished in a tragic plane crash in a mountainous region near Mzuzu, President Lazarus Chakwera announced Tuesday. The small military aircraft was discovered after an extensive search spanning more than a day through dense forests and rugged terrain. President Chakwera, addressing the nation on state television, expressed profound sorrow over the incident. “It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you of …

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Former Apollo 8 astronaut dies in plane crash

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ORCAS, WA – William Anders, a retired Major General and one of the first astronauts to travel to the moon, died in a plane crash on Friday in Washington state. The tragic incident was confirmed by his son Greg Anders. Before midday, emergency teams were dispatched due to reports of a plane crash occurring between Orcas and Jones Island, as affirmed by the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest. Speaking about the family’s feelings, Greg Anders …

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Three killed in mid-air plane crash

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FRANKLIN, TN – A small aircraft catastrophically crashed in Williamson County, Tennessee, resulting in the deaths of all three people aboard on Wednesday. The unexpected incident was reported by a local resident who dialed 911 upon hearing an explosion at approximately noon. The cause of the crash is yet to be determined. The aircraft in question, identified as a Beech V35 by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), crashed in the vicinity of Franklin. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident might have occurred mid-air, hinted …

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Plane crash kills two people

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LAKE TAHOE, CA – A tragic air accident claimed the lives of two individuals on Saturday, when a single-engine turboprop aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Lake Tahoe, located in western California. The plane, a Daher TBM 700 model, had departed from Centennial Airport in south Denver at 4:22 p.m. Mountain Time, with its destination being Truckee Tahoe Airport, a journey of approximately three hours and 16 minutes. According to information shared on social media …

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Family survives plane crash with help of parachute system

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WHITETHORN, CA – A family of three miraculously survived a crash landing in their small aircraft last week, thanks to the deployment of the plane’s parachute. The couple, both aged 38, and their two-year-old daughter escaped the incident with minor injuries, despite the plane crashing into a heavily forested area in Whitethorn, California. The single-engine 2004 Cirrus SR22 lost engine power approximately five minutes post-takeoff. The pilot, noticing the low altitude and the impossibility of …

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Five killed in plane crash after engine failure

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NASHVILLE, TN – All five people aboard a small aircraft died Monday when it crashed alongside a busy Nashville highway shortly after the pilot reported engine failure. The plane, bound for John C. Tune Airport, burst into flames upon impact, causing traffic on Interstate 40 to come to a standstill. The pilot’s identity is being withheld pending notification of family. The pilot was traveling with another adult and three unidentified children. All five occupants were …

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Small plane crash kills five people

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NASHVILLE, TN – A devastating event transpired near Interstate 40 in Tennessee on Monday night when a small airplane was forced into an emergency landing, culminating in the loss of five lives, as confirmed by the Metro Nashville Police Department. The ill-starred single-engine plane crashed in the vicinity of I-40 East at Mile Marker 203, located in West Nashville, a region roughly three miles from John C. Tune Airport. Don Aaron, a spokesperson for the …

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Private jet crashes on i-75 in Naples, Florida

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NAPLES, FL – A small aircraft crashed on Interstate 75 in Naples, Florida, on Friday afternoon, resulting in at least two fatalities, according to information released by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. The aircraft, a Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet, was ferrying five passengers, as per a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The condition of the remaining passengers was not immediately disclosed. The ill-fated flight had originated from Ohio State University Airport around …

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