MAY 29, 2015
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS
At least three people died about 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 29,
when a private plane crashed while attempting to take off from Plainview-Hale
County Airport.
According to reports from the scene, the plane went down on
airport property. It burned on impact.
Emergency responders were still on the scene at 10:30 p.m.
and blocking all entrances to the facility.
The airplane is thought to have been based in Plainview, and
piloted by a local individual. However, no names have been released by
officials.
Fire officials confirmed there were multiple deaths.
The crash occurred as a strong gust front was moving through
the area and inclement weather likely had a factor in the crash. The airplane
was inverted when it crashed. There apparently was no debris found on the
runway.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued the following
statement late Friday night:
A single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza crashed while departing
from Hale County Airport in Plainview, Texas, around 9:15 p.m. Friday. Local
authorities reported that the aircraft was destroyed by fire after the crash.
According to a flight plan filed by the pilot, the aircraft
was flying from Plainview to San Antonio with three people on board.
Please contact local law enforcement for all information on
the occupants.
FAA investigators, as well as the National Transportation
Board, have been notified and will be arriving at the crash site as soon as
possible. The tail number of the aircraft will be released after it is verified
by investigators.
The National Transportation Safety Board will be in charge
of the investigation, as well as all updates on its progress.
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Date:
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29-MAY-2015
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Time:
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21:15
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Type:
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Beech Bonanza
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Owner/operator:
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Registration:
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C/n / msn:
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Fatalities:
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Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
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Other fatalities:
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0
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Airplane damage:
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Written off (damaged beyond repair)
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Location:
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Hale County Airport (KPVW), Plainview, TX -
United
States of America |
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Phase:
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Take off
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Nature:
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Unknown
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Departure airport:
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Hale Co (KPVW)
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Destination airport:
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San Antonio, TX
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Narrative:
The aircraft impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Hale County Airport (KPVW), Plainview, Texas. The airplane was consumed by the post-impact fire and the three occupants onboard received fatal injuries.
The aircraft impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Hale County Airport (KPVW), Plainview, Texas. The airplane was consumed by the post-impact fire and the three occupants onboard received fatal injuries.
Sources:
http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=176483
http://www.myplainview.com/news/article_0978f75a-067b-11e5-bcc8-a74e4dd6c3d8.html
http://www.everythinglubbock.com/story/d/story/plane-crash-in-plainview-at-or-near-the-airport/90269/A0CxA3-eQ0u_wqhn5aDZvQ