Ohio small plane crash victims identified as father, son, family friend

Ohio plane crash victims identified as father, son, family friend heading to Florida.

Accident – Death – Obituary News :

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Three Lives at James A. Rhodes Airport

A devastating plane crash at James A. Rhodes Airport has left three individuals dead, identified as Daniel Baker, the pilot, and two other passengers. The incident unfolded when a Piper PA 32 Cherokee Six, piloted by Baker, was spotted burning just off the roadway after 12:30 p.m.

Officials confirmed that the car belonging to Daniel Baker was found parked at the airport. While the sheriff’s office listed his father as Robert Daniel Baker, 78, of Lucasville, the Ohio State Highway Patrol identified him as Dan Baker, 75, of West Portsmouth.

The Jackson Fire Department swiftly responded to extinguish the flames, and emergency medical responders conducted a thorough check for occupants. Tragically, all three individuals on board were found deceased at the scene, according to the sheriff’s department.

The Jackson County coroner has since sent the remains of the victims to the Montgomery County coroner’s office for autopsies. The investigation into the cause of the crash will be a collaborative effort involving the state highway patrol, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Transportation Safety Board, as confirmed by the sheriff’s office.

Located approximately 65 miles (105 kilometers) south-southeast of Columbus, James A. Rhodes Airport serves as a vital transportation hub in the region. As authorities delve into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident, our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time.

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Ohio small plane crash identified as father son family friend heading Florida

Ohio small plane crash identified as father son family friend heading Florida.