EMANUEL COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) -
The victims in Saturday's deadly plane crash in Emanuel County have been identified.
SG Aliaksandr “Alex” Bahrytsevich, 31 years old, is one of the four people who died in the incident.
He served in the US army, most recently as a demonstrator on the Golden Knights Black Demonstration Team.
According to the US Army Golden Knights Facebook page, Alex was passionate about skydiving and always sought opportunities to coach and mentor other members of the team.
He was off duty when the plane crashed.
The other victims have been identified as Justin Duff, 42, of Statesboro, Aliaksandr Bahrytsevich, 31, of Reaford, NC, Andrew Swenson, 23, of S Daytona Beach, FL, and Chris Eldridge of Rincon GA. A fifth person, William Middlebrooks was taken to Augusta University Medical Center.
At last check he was in critical condition.
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| He is also listed as one of the dead instructors |
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| Chris Elridge is listed as one of the dead by his daughter on their Facebook page |
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| Chris Elridge is listed as one of the dead by his daughter on their Facebook page |
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| Chris Elridge is listed as one of the dead by his daughter on their Facebook page |
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Aliaksandr "Alex" Bahrytsevich, 31, was one of four people killed in a small plane crash in Georgia on Saturday, the U.S. Army parachute team, the Golden Knights, announced Sunday. Photo courtesy U.S. Army Golden Knights/Facebook
U.S. Army soldier among four killed in Georgia plane crash
By
Daniel Uria
August 26, 2018 (UPI) --
A U.S. Army soldier was identified as one of four people killed in a small plane crash in Georgia on Saturday.
Staff Sgt. Aliaksandr "Alex" Bahrytsevich, 31, died in the crash while off duty in Swainsboro, the U.S. Army parachute team, the Golden Knights, announced Sunday.
"Alex was extremely passionate about the sport of skydiving and always sought opportunities to coach and mentor other members of the team," the team said.
A Cessna 182A aircraft with five people aboard crashed shortly after taking off from East Georgia Regional Airport at 2:08 p.m. Saturday the Federal Aviation Administration said, according to The Fayetteville Observer.
Reports indicated four people, including Bahrytsevich, were killed and the fifth was in critical condition.
The Army Golden Knights said Bahrytsevich was originally from Belarus and "served the US Army with distinction and pride," most recently serving as a demonstrator on the Golden Knights Black Demonstration Team.
He is survived by his mother, Nattallia, and father, Mikhail and funeral arrangements and memorial ceremony information will be released later in the week.
"We ask for respect and privacy for the family during this time of sorrow and grief," the Golden Knights said.
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the US Army Parachute Team announces the recent death of SSG Aliaksandr “Alex” Bahrytsevich. SSG Bahrytsevich, 31 years of age, was killed on Saturday, 25 August 2018, in a small plane crash while off duty in Swainsboro, Georgia. Alex was extremely passionate about the sport of skydiving and always sought opportunities to coach and mentor other members of the team. Originally from Belarus, Alex served the US Army with distinction and pride. He served most recently as a demonstrator on the Golden Knights Black Demonstration Team. Alex is survived by his mother, Nattallia, and father, Mikhail. We ask for respect and privacy for the family during this time of sorrow and grief. Funeral arrangements and memorial ceremony information will be released later this week.
U.S. Army parachute team, the Golden Knights
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A single-engine plane carrying five people crashed Saturday afternoon at East Georgia Regional Airport in Swainsboro, Ga.
Emanuel County Deputy Coroner Randy Love said there were four fatalities.
Love confirmed the plane is owned by The Jumping Place Skydiving Center in Statesboro, Ga.
On its Facebook page the business posted, “Today we have suffered an enormous loss. NTSB will be investigating the crash. We’ve lost loved ones. Please be respectful of loved ones. We’ve all lost parts of our family.”
Earlier Saturday a post said, “We are closed for the rest of the weekend.”
Love said the bodies of the victims will be transported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Division of Forensic Sciences Coastal Lab in Savannah, Ga.
According to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration, the plane was a Cessna 182A.
The FAA will investigate and the National Transportation Safety Board will determine the cause of the crash, the FAA statement said.
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UPDATE: 4 dead after small plane crashes at Swainsboro Airport
Saturday, August 25th 2018
By J. Bryan Randall, Digital Content Manager
By Nicolle Sartain, Producer
Deadly plane crash in Swainsboro (WFXG) SWAINSBORO, GA (WFXG) - Four people are dead and one survivor is fighting for their life after a plane crash in Swainsboro.
The crash happened at around 2 p.m. at the East Georgia Regional Airport. The plane was carrying passengers for The Jumping Place Skydiving Center from Statesboro. The survivor was taken to a hospital in Augusta, where they are listed in critical condition.
FOX 54 is at the airport now speaking with Emanuel County and Swainsboro officials to get more information. The NTSB has been on the scene since around 7 p.m. and will be investigating the crash.
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Narrative:
Following a loss of engine power during takeoff, the aircraft staled and subsequent impact the ground at East Georgia Regional Airport, Georgia. The aircraft was partially consumed by the post-impact fire and four of the five occupants were fatally injured. One fifth occupant received serious injuries.
Sources:
http://www.augustachronicle.com/news/20180825/four-killed-in-plane-crash-at-emanuel-county-airport
http://www.wbrc.com/story/38961422/small-plane-crashes-at-swainsboro-airport
http://www.walb.com/story/38961373/small-plane-crashes-at-swainsboro-airport
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/breaking-swainsboro-plane-crash-fears-13140309
http://www.wlox.com/story/38961422/small-plane-crashes-at-swainsboro-airport
http://www.thejumpingplace.com
Date: 25-AUG-2018
Time: 14:00 LT
Type:
Cessna 182A
Owner/operator: The Jumping Place Skydiving Center
Registration:
C/n / msn:
Fatalities: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 5
Other fatalities: 0
Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location: East Georgia Regional Airport (KSBO), Swainsboro, GA -
United States of America Phase: Take off
Nature: Parachuting
Departure airport: East Georgia Rgn’l (KSBO)
Destination airport: East Georgia Rgn’l (KSBO)