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Two people died in the United States after a small plane crashed on Saturday night shortly after taking off from Covington Municipal Airport, located about 55 kilometers (35 miles) east of Atlanta, Georgia.
The aircraft, a Rockwell Commander, took off around 11:00 p.m. and shortly after lost communication with the control tower, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
There were no further signs of the plane after its takeoff.
At 11:40 p.m., agents of the Covington Police Department located the plane's wreckage in a forest north of the airport runway, according to the agency AFP.
At the site, they found the two people who were traveling on board, who were declared dead at the scene of the accident.
Authorities confirmed that the victims were James Hardee, 62, and Janet Hardee, 59, both residents of Covington, Georgia.
No details have been provided about who was piloting the aircraft at the time of the incident.
No images from the accident area have been released either.
The cause of the accident has not yet been determined. Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have initiated an investigation to clarify what happened.
It is expected that in the coming days more data will be collected regarding the flight conditions and the state of the aircraft prior to the incident.
The Rockwell Commander is a single-engine aircraft manufactured in the United States, capable of accommodating four people. So far, no damage to nearby infrastructure or additional casualties has been reported.
Authorities continue their investigation to determine the causes of the accident and clarify the factors that may have contributed to the tragedy.
Recent air accidents in the U.S.
This incident adds to a series of aviation accidents that have occurred in the United States in recent weeks, both in the military and civilian sectors.
- On January 29, a commercial airplane and a military helicopter collided near the capital, resulting in 67 fatalities.
- On January 31, a medical transport plane crashed in Philadelphia, claiming the lives of six people on board and one on the ground.
-Last week, a small passenger plane crashed in Alaska, resulting in the deaths of ten people.
-On February 10, a tragic plane accident occurred on the afternoon of this Monday at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, resulting in one fatality and several injuries, after a private plane collided with another aircraft parked on the runway.
- On February 12, a United States Navy E/A-18G Growler military aircraft crashed in San Diego Bay, California. In this incident, both crew members managed to eject before the impact and were successfully rescued, according to authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions about the airplane crash in Covington, Georgia
What happened with the crashed plane in Covington, Georgia?
On Saturday night, a Rockwell Commander airplane crashed shortly after taking off from Covington Municipal Airport in Georgia. The accident resulted in the deaths of two people on board, James Hardee and Janet Hardee. Authorities are investigating the causes of the incident.
What are the possible causes of the airplane accident in Covington?
The causes of the accident have not yet been determined. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have begun an investigation to clarify what happened. It is expected that more data will be collected in the coming days regarding the flight conditions and the state of the aircraft before the incident.
Have there been any other recent air accidents in the United States?
Yes, in recent weeks there have been several aviation accidents in the United States. These include a collision between a commercial plane and a military helicopter near Washington, a medical plane accident in Philadelphia, and a passenger plane accident in Alaska. All of these incidents have resulted in multiple fatalities and are under investigation by the relevant authorities.
What measures are the authorities taking to investigate the accident in Covington?
The authorities have launched a thorough investigation to determine the causes of the accident. The FAA and NTSB are collecting data on flight conditions, the status of the aircraft, and other factors that may have influenced the tragedy. Records of the aircraft's maintenance and communications with the control tower are also expected to be reviewed.
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