ready2fly
Well-Known Member
Here's an early report:
A high-wing plane crashed in the murky waters south of Davis Islands, and rescue divers have found one body, who was reportedly the pilot.
It's not clear exactly what caused the plane to go down while reportedly on the way to Peter O. Knight Airport, though police say the engine had some sputtering problems. Tampa Police, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the Coast Guard are on scene.
The pilot contacted Peter O. Knight Airport reporting backfire problems and requesting an emergency landing prior to the crash at about 11:30 a.m. Also, a witness at the Port of Tampa who saw the plane flying low called 911.
Police say the victim appeared to be a male in his 40s. It is unknown how many people were on the plane.
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I called the FBO and they don't know who the pilot was. He apprently was inbound to TPF when he had problems. I'll update you as I hear more.
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A high-wing plane crashed in the murky waters south of Davis Islands, and rescue divers have found one body, who was reportedly the pilot.
It's not clear exactly what caused the plane to go down while reportedly on the way to Peter O. Knight Airport, though police say the engine had some sputtering problems. Tampa Police, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the Coast Guard are on scene.
The pilot contacted Peter O. Knight Airport reporting backfire problems and requesting an emergency landing prior to the crash at about 11:30 a.m. Also, a witness at the Port of Tampa who saw the plane flying low called 911.
Police say the victim appeared to be a male in his 40s. It is unknown how many people were on the plane.
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I called the FBO and they don't know who the pilot was. He apprently was inbound to TPF when he had problems. I'll update you as I hear more.