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Mother and Two Sons Killed in Fresno Small Plane Crash, Husband Craig Critically Injured
FRESNO, Calif. — A mother and her two sons were killed Saturday afternoon when a small plane crashed and caught fire in northwest Fresno, while the children’s father, identified as Craig, was critically injured and hospitalized.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said the crash occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. Saturday near Sierra Sky Park Airport along Blythe Avenue.
Multiple emergency agencies, including the Fresno Police Department, Fresno Fire Department, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and North Central Fire Department, responded to the scene.
When first responders arrived, they found the aircraft on fire atop a bluff overlooking the San Joaquin River.
Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby homes.
Four people were aboard the aircraft when it crashed.
According to information shared by the family, the mother, Eady, and her two sons died in the crash. Her husband, Craig, survived but was critically injured and transported to a hospital for treatment.
The family also includes a 17-year-old son and a 19-year-old daughter, who were described by relatives as needing the community’s prayers and support following the tragedy.
Authorities initially said the identities of the victims and their relationships had not been confirmed publicly.
Further information about the victims is expected as officials continue the investigation and work to notify and assist family members.
The crash also briefly affected power service in the surrounding area. According to the PG&E outage map, electricity was temporarily interrupted for nearby residents but was later restored.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken over the investigation into the plane crash. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office established a perimeter around the crash site to preserve evidence and allow federal investigators to conduct their examination.
The cause of the crash has not been released. Investigators are expected to examine the aircraft, crash site and available evidence as they work to determine what led to the fatal accident.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected to be released as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Fresno plane crash.
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Cessna Aircraft Crashes Into Field During Takeoff Attempt in Batavia, Ohio; Instructor and Student Reportedly Uninjured
BATAVIA, Ohio (Clermont County) — A Cessna aircraft went down into a field after an unsuccessful takeoff attempt near Sporty’s Pilot Shop in Batavia, Ohio, according to preliminary incident information.
Both occupants, a flight instructor and a student pilot, reportedly escaped the incident without injuries.
The aircraft crash was reported near 2001 Sporty’s Drive in Batavia, in Clermont County. Initial information indicates that the Cessna failed to take off and went down into a nearby field.
Two people were aboard the aircraft at the time of the incident. They were identified in the initial report as a flight instructor and a student pilot.
Both occupants reportedly exited the aircraft and were reported to be uninjured. According to the preliminary information, they were being transported back to Sporty’s Pilot Shop following the incident.
No injuries were reported in the information provided, although further official confirmation may be needed.
The incident occurred in the area of Sporty’s Drive in Batavia, a community in Clermont County, Ohio. The aircraft reportedly entered a field after failing to become airborne during its takeoff attempt.
Details about the aircraft’s condition, the precise circumstances of the failed takeoff and whether emergency crews or aviation investigators responded were not immediately available in the initial report.
The cause of the incident has not been established, and no additional information about possible damage to the aircraft was provided.
This is a developing story. Further details may become available as authorities confirm the circumstances surrounding the incident.