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2 dead after small plane crashes, catches fire near Tampa executive airport
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Firefighters responded to multiple 911 calls and found the plane engulfed in flames upon arrival. The Lancair Evolution airplane went down in a wooded area, catching fire.
A small plane crash resulted in two fatalities on Thursday. The Lancair Evolution airplane went down in a wooded area, catching fire. Firefighters responded to multiple 911 calls and found the plane engulfed in flames upon arrival.
The crash occurred near an airport, from which the plane had taken off. The destination of the flight has not been disclosed by authorities.
Further details about the incident are available, including the response from emergency services and the investigation into the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration is involved in the investigation.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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