Two people were killed after a plane crashed in Ohio on Jan. 21. While early reports indicated that six people were on board the aircraft,…
Two people were killed after a plane crashed in Ohio on Jan. 21.
While early reports indicated that six people were on board the aircraft, officials later said that it had only two people on board.
The plane crashed in front of a home off Hackett Road in Wayne County, just south of Stoltzfus Airfield.
A spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration said that after the plane took off, it hit some power lines, causing it to crash, reported WKYC. The plane was en route to the Akron-Canton Airport.
The plane was a Douglas DC-3 aircraft. Pictures showed its tail number: N467KS.
The plane was registered to Priority Air Charter in Kidron. According to the company’s website, Priority operates three Cessna 208B Grand Caravans and three Pilatus PC-12’s.
“Our aircraft are equipped with the latest in navigation and communication technology, including uplink satellite weather data. Priority’s professional dispatch, flight and maintenance teams, and two aircraft types, take economy, speed, and customer satisfaction to the next level in the private air charter industry!” the site stated.
