Thursday, September 13, 2018

Pilot killed after he crashed his experimental Sonex plane on Laughlin Road in Marion County, SC





NTSB investigating crash Wednesday of an Experimental Sonex in Marion, SC.
12:11 PM - 12 Sep 2018

Marion, S.C. (WPDE) —


 Crews are responding to a deady plane crash on Laughlin Road in Marion County, according to Marion County Sheriff Brian Wallace.

Wallace said he’s headed to the scene right now to assess the situation.

The Marion County Coroner said he will not be able to release the identity until the family is notified.

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MARION COUNTY, SC (WBTW) - A small plane crashed in Marion County on Wednesday afternoon.

Marion County Sheriff Brian Wallace confirms a small plane crashed on Laughlin Road in the area of Highway 76 and Hwy 301.

Only the pilot was on board the plane at the time of the crash, and Marion County Coroner Jerry Richardson confirms the pilot died in the crash. An autopsy is planned for Thursday morning, but the victim's name has not been released.



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Narrative:
The plane crashed under unknown circumstances on Laughlin Road. The pilot died.

Sources:
https://wpde.com/news/local/plane-crash-reported-in-marion-county
https://www.wbtw.com/news/pee-dee/small-plane-crashes-in-marion-county-near-highway-76-and-highway-301/1437116847
Date: 12-SEP-2018
Time: 13:00 LT
Type:
Sonex Aircraft Sonex
Owner/operator: Private
Registration:

C/n / msn:

Fatalities: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities: 0
Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location: Marion county, SC - United States of America
Phase: En route
Nature: Private
Departure airport:

Destination airport: