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Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of South Florida Family
A devastating incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when a small private jet crashed and caught fire in Virginia, claiming the lives of five individuals, including a family of three from South Florida.
Victims Identified
The victims were identified as Alfredo Diez, his wife Kenya, and their 3-year-old son Nicolas. The West Broward Lodge No. 253 and UDJ Almeiras, a soccer club in Spain, where Diez was from, shared statements on Facebook mourning the loss of the family.
Departure and Destination
The Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 Westwind Astra jet departed from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and was en route to Hot Springs, Virginia. Tragically, the plane crashed upon approaching a runway at Ingalls Field Airport around 3 p.m.
Owner and CEO
Alfredo Diez was the owner and CEO of Sky Jet Elite, a company based in Broward County, and the owner and founder of Atlantis Aviation, a flight school in Pembroke Pines. Originally from Betanzos, Spain, Diez’s presence will be deeply missed in the aviation community.
NTSB Investigation
An investigator from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) arrived at the crash site to document the wreckage. The investigation will provide insight into the circumstances surrounding the tragic crash.
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It is truly heartbreaking to hear about such a devastating loss of life in this tragic incident. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time.
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