A Beechcraft V35 crashed near Franklin, Tennessee on Wednesday, killing all three people on board. this is not Typical single engine plane crashAs initial findings show the plane broke up in the sky, ABC News reported. According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 caller reported hearing an explosion believed to be caused by the crash. Federal investigators are currently combing the debris field, looking for answers.
The V35 left Louisiana Regional Airport just southwest of Baton Rouge on Wednesday morning and headed to Louisville, Kentucky. When the accident occurred, the plane contacted air traffic control and began to descend to 9,000 feet. The plane was registered to Baton Rouge-based plastic surgeon Dr. Lucius Doucet. He was killed in the accident. Doucet’s Clinic, Williamson Aesthetic Center, released a statement that read:
“The sudden and untimely passing of Dr. Doucet has left a profound void in our hearts and in our practice. We understand that many of you have had strong relationships with him over the years, relying on his expertise, guidance and steadfast support.”
The identities of the remaining two victims have not yet been confirmed. National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident. Local authorities do not know where the incident started or ended. The crash area spanned about a half-mile, with debris spilling into residents’ yards and driveways, but residents did not report any structural damage.
General aviation is statistically more dangerous in comparison commercial flying. It’s been 15 years since the last fatal plane crash in America. Based on Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, 157 fatal crashes involving non-commercial fixed-wing aircraft occurred in 2023. The crash in Tennessee was even the only fatal plane crash on Wednesday. An 18 year old man was killed when crashed the Cessna 150L into a field in North Texas after apparently running out of fuel.
