long-tailed, private jet crashed Florida interstate, killing 2, engines.
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In a tragic incident, a pilot and co-pilot lost their lives in a fiery plane crash on a Florida highway, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. The deceased have been identified as Edward Daniel Murphy, a 50-year-old pilot, and co-pilot Ian Frederick Hofmann, 65. The crash occurred on Friday afternoon when the private jet, carrying five people, attempted an emergency landing on Interstate 75. The aircraft was heading towards Naples Airport, but unfortunately, it couldn’t make the runway due to a loss of both engines.
The survivors of the crash are crew member Sydney Ann Bosmans, 23, and passengers Aaron Baker, 35, and Audra Green, 23, all from Columbus, Ohio. They were rushed to a local hospital for treatment, and their current conditions remain unknown.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the plane collided with a vehicle on the highway, with the wing of the aircraft dragging the car before crashing into a wall. The impact caused a massive explosion, engulfing the area in flames and black smoke. Tragically, two individuals lost their lives in the accident.
The Federal authorities have initiated an investigation into the crash, which occurred near Naples, just north of the area where Interstate 75 heads east towards Fort Lauderdale.
The ill-fated plane took off from Ohio State University airport in Columbus, Ohio, around 1 p.m. The intended destination was Naples Airport, where the pilot had contacted the air traffic controller for an emergency landing. The audio obtained by The Associated Press revealed that the pilot calmly informed the tower about the loss of both engines, stating that the aircraft wouldn’t make it to the runway.
After losing contact with the tower, airport workers noticed the smoke rising from the crash site, only a few miles away from the airport. The Naples Airport Authority dispatched fire trucks equipped with special foam to handle the situation. Miraculously, three out of the five people on board were rescued alive from the wreckage.
One witness, Brianna Walker, recounted how she saw the wing of the plane hit the car in front of hers before crashing into the wall. She expressed gratitude for the narrow escape, as only seconds separated her car from the one impacted by the wing.
The plane’s operator, Hop-a-Jet Worldwide Charter based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, confirmed that the aircraft was scheduled to return to Fort Lauderdale on the same day. The company expressed deep concern for the well-being of the passengers, crew members, and their families. However, no specific details about the crash were provided in their statement.
Ohio State University clarified that the aircraft involved in the crash was not affiliated with the university, and they had no further information about it.
Federal authorities have announced that a preliminary report regarding the cause of the crash will be released within 30 days, shedding light on the unfortunate incident.
Overall, this devastating plane crash highlights the importance of thorough investigations into such incidents to prevent future accidents and ensure the safety of air travel passengers.
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