May 16th 2024.
In a tragic incident on Wednesday afternoon in Tennessee, a small plane crashed and broke apart while in flight, ultimately resulting in the loss of three lives. The single-engine Beechcraft V35 was flying over the area when it suddenly disintegrated and began to fall from the sky, scattering debris over a half-mile area. It was a devastating scene.
The crash occurred near the intersection of Bending Chestnut Road and Davis Hollow Road at approximately noon. According to air traffic control audio, the aircraft began to descend from an altitude of 9,000 feet. Controllers attempted to guide the plane to a safe landing spot 16 miles away, but the plane took an unexpected turn towards the south and contact with the pilot became unclear. One person at the tower was heard saying, "It sounds like contact lost," as the situation continued to unfold.
Shortly after, a concerned resident placed an 11 call at 12:05pm, reporting a possible explosion and sighting debris in the area. Williamson County Sheriff Mark Elrod confirmed that there have been reports of debris found in yards and driveways, but fortunately, no structures were damaged. It was a chaotic and heartbreaking situation for all involved.
According to Flight Aware, the plane was en route from Louisville to Gonzales, Louisiana. On Thursday, one of the deceased was identified as Dr. Lucius Doucet III. It was later confirmed that all three people on board the plane had tragically lost their lives. Elrod expressed, "It was quickly evident that this would be a search-and-recovery operation, not a search-and-rescue operation." The loss of life in this accident is truly devastating and our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those involved.
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