PLANO, Texas (AP) — An 87-year-old pilot died on Tuesday when the small plane he was flying crashed and burned on the doorstep of a strip mall in Texas. According to an incident report released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot, identified as Elzie Monroe McDonald of Arizona, was aborting a landing before the crash occurred.
The single-engine Mooney M20 plane crashed in Plano, a suburb of Dallas. McDonald was the only person on board. Plano police confirmed his identity on Wednesday.
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently investigating the crash. The incident report provides initial details on the sequence of events leading up to the accident, stating that McDonald was attempting to pull out of a landing when the plane crashed and burst into flames.
Photos from the scene showed the wreckage of the plane in a parking space next to a nail salon and a diner, just outside a shopping center. The crash also caused a parked car to catch fire. Fortunately, no one was inside the vehicle, and no bystanders were injured.
The tragic incident occurred just days before McDonald’s 88th birthday. Plano investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the crash and whether any mechanical or pilot error contributed to the accident.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information or witness accounts to come forward. The NTSB will closely examine the wreckage, conduct interviews, and review flight data to piece together the events leading up to the crash.
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This incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with flying, even for experienced pilots. The aviation community mourns the loss of Elzie Monroe McDonald, and our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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