May 16th 2024.
On a sunny Wednesday afternoon in Tennessee, tragedy struck when a single-engine Beechcraft V35 crashed into a residential area, leaving a trail of debris and claiming the lives of all three people on board.
According to Williamson County Sheriff Mark Elrod, the small plane broke apart mid-flight and plummeted to the ground near Bending Chestnut Road and Davis Hollow Road. The sound of the crash was heard by nearby residents, who immediately called 911 to report the explosion and scattered debris.
Sheriff Elrod and his team quickly arrived at the scene and began searching through the large debris field, which spanned over half a mile. It was evident that this was not a search-and-rescue operation, but a search-and-recovery one. As air traffic control audio revealed, the aircraft had started descending at 9,000 feet and was directed to land 16 miles north. However, the pilot's communication became unclear and the plane began heading south before ultimately crashing.
According to reports, the plane was flying from Louisville, Kentucky to Gonzales, Louisiana when the tragic accident occurred. The victims have been identified as Dr. Lucius Doucet III and two others, whose names have not been released. The community is mourning the loss of these individuals and the sheriff's office is urging anyone with debris on their property to contact them.
This is not the first time a single-engine Beechcraft V35 has been involved in a fatal crash. Just a few months ago, a similar plane crashed into a mobile home park in Clearwater, Florida, killing three people. The plane landed on a mobile home, setting it ablaze, and damaging three others. The victims in that incident were the pilot and two residents of the mobile home park.
As authorities continue to investigate the cause of this recent tragedy in Tennessee, our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. The community is also reminded to stay vigilant and report any debris to the sheriff's office. Let us all come together in this time of grief and support one another.
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