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The Tragic Plane Crash in Nashville
An Ontario couple and their three children have been identified as victims of a fatal plane crash in Nashville, Tennessee. The devastating incident took place along a Nashville highway, claiming the lives of all five people on board.
The Victims
The pilot of the single-engine plane was identified as 43-year-old Victor Dotsenko of King Township. His wife, 39-year-old Rimma, and their three children, 12-year-old David, 10-year-old Adam, and seven-year-old Emma, also tragically lost their lives in the crash.
The Investigation
Investigator Aaron McCarter of the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that the flight originated in Ontario, making stops in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Mount Sterling, Kentucky. The pilot reported engine failure to air traffic controllers and attempted to land at John C. Tune Airport in Nashville before the fatal crash occurred.
The Response
King Township Mayor Steve Pellegrini expressed his condolences to the family’s friends and relatives, acknowledging the profound impact of this heartbreaking loss on the tight-knit community. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has also assigned a representative to assist with the accident investigation led by U.S. authorities.
The Aircraft Details
The single-engine plane was based at the Brampton Flight Center and registered to a numbered company in Vaughan, Ontario. The exact details of the plane’s journey from Ontario to Nashville are still under investigation, with authorities working to determine the cause of the tragic crash.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dotsenko family and all those affected by this devastating loss. May they rest in peace.
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