Aviation YouTuber Jenny Blalock, 45, and her 78-year-old father James Blalock tragically lost their lives in a plane crash on Thursday. The incident occurred when Jenny’s Beechcraft 35 went down near Pulaski in Tennessee at approximately 11:15 am local time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the deaths of both individuals.
Just days before the crash, Jenny, who ran a popular YouTube channel called TNFlygirl, posted a poignant video featuring her flying with her father. In the footage, Jenny can be seen reading instructions while piloting a new Cherokee 180 plane for a friend. The pair departed from Knoxville Downtown Island Airport about an hour and 15 minutes before the crash, according to Flight Aware data.
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The wreckage was located in a remote area near Diana Ridge Road, posing challenges for emergency crews to reach the site. Bill Myers, director of the Giles County Office of Emergency Management, reported that two bodies were found outside the plane. Authorities have confirmed that Jenny and James were the only occupants on board at the time of the crash. Although a fire broke out, it was swiftly extinguished by emergency responders.
Jenny, who described herself as a private pilot flying for fun in a Beechcraft debonair, had amassed a following of over 15,000 on her YouTube channel. She often featured her father in videos, showcasing their shared passion for aviation. Jenny also owned two businesses, Plantation Reclaimed Inc and Luxe Homes and Design.
As investigations by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) continue, friends, family, and followers mourn the loss of Jenny and James Blalock. The aviation community remembers Jenny as both informative and entertaining, providing a unique perspective on flying. The final video she posted of her and her father flying together in the same small aircraft serves as a heartbreaking reminder of their tragic fate.
