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Victims killed in plane crash near Pitt-Greenville Airport identified
Greenville, NC – March 2025 – Authorities have confirmed that two individuals were killed when a Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft crashed in Greenville on Friday morning.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol (NCHP) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the aircraft went down in the vicinity of North Memorial Drive and Belvoir Road.
The wreckage was later located near Consolidated Pipe on North Greene Street.
Law enforcement officials at the scene recovered human remains, confirming that both occupants perished in the crash.
The victims have been identified as Dr. Mark Bowman, a respected Greenville family dentist, and his wife, Robin Bowman.
Dr. Bowman had been practicing dentistry in eastern North Carolina for over 33 years. He earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Biology in 1982, followed by a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1986.
Throughout his career, he was actively involved in several professional organizations, including: American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, North Carolina Dental Society, 5th District Dental Society and Flying Dentist Association.
Additionally, Dr. Bowman was a Lifetime Member of the Dental Alumni Association at UNC-Chapel Hill. Beyond his profession, he was an avid pilot and enjoyed flying, as well as boating, fishing, and beach activities with family and friends.
As a result of the crash, authorities have closed North Memorial Drive from Airport Road to Belvoir Road.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) estimates that the closure will remain in effect until at least 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
However, Trooper Rico Stephens stated that there is no evidence the aircraft struck the roadway before impact.
According to flight records, the Beechcraft Bonanza departed from Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) at 7:46 a.m., en route to Vero Beach, Florida.
The crash was reported shortly after takeoff.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched a full investigation into the cause of the crash. Federal authorities will analyze:
- Flight data and communications
- Pilot records
- Weather conditions
- Aircraft maintenance history
Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
Tylertown, MS – A powerful tornado tore through Tylertown, Mississippi, on Saturday evening, resulting in the tragic deaths of three individuals and leaving a path of extensive destruction.
According to Tylertown Police Chief Jordan Hill, the tornado, which is believed to be the same storm that previously impacted Kentwood, Louisiana, caused severe structural damage throughout the area.
In Kentwood, officials reported damage to at least 30 homes before the storm moved into Mississippi.
Authorities have confirmed that the deceased include two adults and one minor, all of whom were in two separate mobile homes on Bethlehem Loop near the Darbun community when the tornado struck.
Additionally, multiple individuals sustained injuries, though the extent of those injuries has not yet been disclosed.
Emergency crews are actively engaged in rescue and recovery operations as they work to locate survivors and assess the full extent of the damage.
“Our top priority at this time is ensuring that anyone who may still be trapped or in need of medical assistance receives immediate help,” Chief Hill stated.
Authorities are urging residents to avoid the affected areas to allow emergency personnel to carry out their operations efficiently.
Power outages and downed communication lines have further complicated recovery efforts.
Local, state, and federal agencies are coordinating relief efforts, and emergency shelters have been established for displaced residents.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.