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Scottish Sun
28-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Ex-French army general and couple die in horror plane crash as jet smashes into residential area minutes after takeoff
The plane made a sudden turn before suffering a "rapid descent" in the moments before it crashed JET TRAGEDY Ex-French army general and couple die in horror plane crash as jet smashes into residential area minutes after takeoff THREE people have died after a plane crashed into a French neighbourhood just three minutes after taking off. A former army general, 77, and a couple on board the Cessna 172 tourist plane all died in the tragic air disaster. 5 The wreckage of a light aircraft after it crashed in a French neighbourhood just three minutes after taking off Credit: AFP 5 Three people died in the horror accident Credit: AFP 5 The plane is said to have smashed into a 'low wall in a garden' before coming to a sudden stop Credit: AFP The experienced pilot lost control of the small aircraft as it plummeted towards a residential area in Champhol, a town in central France. All three died upon impact, public prosecutor Frederic Chevallier confirmed. The crash took place shortly before 4pm on Friday. Chevallier added that the couple onboard the light aircraft were a man and a woman in their 60s. The veteran French army general, who was piloting the plane, was praised for how he managed to avoid any civilian casualties on the ground when the plane spiralled down. Chevallier says he believes "the pilot likely prevented a greater tragedy by avoiding the houses". The only other damage caused was to a parked car in the area. Initial investigations say the aircraft is believed to have made a sharp turn that is said to have been too tight to perform. The lead prosecutor said the plane made a "sudden turn" before suffering a "rapid descent". It then smashed into a "low wall in a garden" and came to a sudden stop. Two killed and one injured in plane crash after pilot lost control while trying to dodge a turtle on the runway The light aircraft was owned by the Chartres Metropole aerodrome flying club. An investigation into the exact cause of the crash is still ongoing. It comes as another life was claimed when a small plane crashed near Boston. The Mooney M20 aircraft hit a street close to Beverly Regional Airport in Massachusetts at around 8.45am with one other critically injured. Another tragic plane accident saw two people killed after a small private plane crashed when a pilot lifted a wheel to dodge a turtle on the runway. The pilot and a passenger were killed when the plane collided with a wooded area near Sugar Valley Airport in North Carolina and burst into flames on June 3. A second passenger was severely injured in the crash. A communications officer looking out the airport office window advised the pilot that the reptile was on the runway as he prepared to land. To avoid hitting the turtle, the pilot lifted the right wheel of the Universal Stinson 108 plane and pushed the throttle forward - leading to the serious crash. 5 Fire fighters, Gendarmes and police officers investigate the crash site Credit: AFP
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Yahoo
‘Catastrophic loss': Family mourns pilot killed in Beverly plane crash
The pilot of a plane that crashed in Beverly last week is being remembered by his family as a 'charismatic, beautiful soul.' Geoffrey Andrews was identified by the family as the pilot in the plane crash on Thursday morning that killed him and injured another person. 'Geoffrey's family, friends, and his beloved wife Gentry are devastated and heartbroken at his untimely death,' a statement by the family reads. 'We thank the investigators who we trust will conduct a thorough investigation into what caused this catastrophic loss of life.' The crash happened at about 7:45 a.m. near 106 Sam Fonzo Dr., next to Beverly Regional Airport. The plane, a Mooney M20, came to a rest on the industrial park roadway against a utility pole, and debris spread through the trees and across the street. The passenger survived the crash and authorities brought the person to the hospital, but their condition is unknown as of Sunday morning. The Essex County District Attorney's Office, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident. Andrews' family said his wife is expecting their first child in October. The family's statement described him as passionate about his career in aerospace engineering and how he 'dreamed of someday having the opportunity to become an astronaut.' He served as a staff scientist for MIT Lincoln Laboratory. He is a doctoral graduate from Purdue University and completed his undergraduate studies at Lehigh University, the statement read. 'Geoffrey loved flying, even moonlighting as a ferry pilot to build hours and experience when he was a graduate student,' the family wrote. 'Beyond his love for flight, Geoffrey was a charismatic, beautiful soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and always had a kind word for others.' A GoFundMe for Andrews' wife is collecting donations. Illegal fireworks have caused over 200 serious injuries in Mass. in the last 5 years First of two men charged with murder in 2021 Seekonk fatal shooting found guilty Land shortage prompts Springfield to propose property swap for new school 100,000 mattresses sold on Amazon recalled due to 'deadly' fire risk Boston police identify man shot and killed in car on Juneteenth Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Yahoo
GoFundMe collecting funds for wife of pilot killed in Mass. plane crash
A GoFundMe is collecting donations for the wife of a pilot killed in a plane crash in Beverly last week. The fundraiser has raised $29,338 of its $35,000 goal through 247 donations as of Sunday afternoon. The family of the pilot identified him as Geoffrey Andrews, an aerospace engineer with a passion for flying. He was expecting his first child in October with his wife. "Geoffrey's family, friends, and his beloved wife Gentry are devastated and heartbroken at his untimely death,' the family said in a statement. 'Beyond his love for flight, Geoffrey was a charismatic, beautiful soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and always had a kind word for others." The crash happened at about 7:45 a.m. on Thursday near 106 Sam Fonzo Dr., next to Beverly Regional Airport. The plane, a Mooney M20, came to a rest on the industrial park roadway against a utility pole, and debris spread through the trees and across the street. The passenger survived the crash and authorities brought the person to the hospital, but their condition is unknown as of Sunday morning. The Essex County District Attorney's Office, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident. The family said Andrews 'dreamed of someday having the opportunity to become an astronaut.' He served as a staff scientist for MIT Lincoln Laboratory. He is a doctoral graduate from Purdue University and completed his undergraduate studies at Lehigh University, the statement read. 'Geoffrey loved flying, even moonlighting as a ferry pilot to build hours and experience when he was a graduate student,' the family wrote. Mass. Senate set to make its first move against Trump in 2025 | Bay State Briefing Illegal fireworks have caused over 200 serious injuries in Mass. in the last 5 years First of two men charged with murder in 2021 Seekonk fatal shooting found guilty Land shortage prompts Springfield to propose property swap for new school 100,000 mattresses sold on Amazon recalled due to 'deadly' fire risk Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Yahoo
Passenger who died days after surviving a plane crash identified as Mass. man
A passenger who died days after being involved in a plane crash in Beverly last week has been identified as 28-year-old Malden resident Joseph Puciloski, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. The plane crash happened on June 19 around 7:45 a.m. near Beverly Regional Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said previously. The plane 'experienced engine issues' after taking off and crashed before pilot Geoffrey Andrews could fly it back to the airport, according to an FAA report about the crash. Andrews — a 30-year-old Melrose resident and MIT aerospace engineer — died in the crash, the district attorney's office said. Puciloski initially survived the crash and was taken to a hospital, but he later died from his injuries. The plane —a Mooney M20— came to rest on a roadway next to a utility pole. The district attorney's office did not speak to Andrews' and Puciloski's relationship. Andrews' wife is expecting their first child in October, his family said in a statement on Sunday. A GoFundMe campaign is raising money to benefit his wife and unborn child. The district attorney's office, the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. No further information has been released. 8-year-old boy dies after being pulled from Clinton pond Two educators charged in 12-year-old Pittsfield student's 2024 drowning death Springfield brewery, cannabis store team up to offer downtown concert FBI continues to track down plutonium allegedly sold by Hadley man Springfield debates stricter laws to stop drug dealing near parks, schools following shutdown of trafficking operation Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pilot Killed in Small Plane Crash Was Expecting First Baby with His Wife, Family Says: 'He Was So Excited'
A 30-year-old father-to-be, Geoffrey Andrews, has been identified as the pilot who died in a small plane crash in Massachusetts on Thursday, June 19 The other man on board was critically injured "They were devoted to each other," a relative said of Andrews' relationship with his wifeA 30-year-old man who was expecting his first child died after the small plane he was piloting crashed in Massachusetts. Geoffrey Andrews of Melrose, Mass., has been identified as the pilot of the single-engine plane that crashed near Beverly Regional Airport on the morning of Thursday, June 19, the Essex County District Attorney's Office confirms in a statement shared with PEOPLE. The second man in the plane was hospitalized with serious injuries following the crash, according to CBS News, local outlet WHDH and NBC affiliate WBTS. The crash occurred shortly after the plane took off from the airport, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which is leading the investigation. 'After take off, witnesses reported seeing black smoke from the belly of the aircraft and the pilot reported engine issues to local air traffic control,' the agency said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. On Thursday afternoon, the NTSB arrived on scene and the plane was recovered so it could be examined further by investigators. Andrews' family said they are 'devastated and heartbroken,' according to a GoFundMe page created by a loved one. 'We thank the investigators who we trust will conduct a thorough investigation into what caused this catastrophic loss of life,' wrote Geoffrey's uncle, who did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. 'We also pray for his passenger in the plane and are sending his loved ones strength through this difficult time.' Andrews, who dreamed of becoming an astronaut, was a staff scientist at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and had earned his PhD from Purdue University, according to a message shared on the donation page. He was also a graduate of Lehigh University and had started teaching there as a visiting lecturer. Beyond his work in a laboratory, the young man was excited about flying and was a volunteer glider pilot, flew aerobatics for years and was working on becoming a certified flight instructor. Additionally, family said that his wife is expecting their first child, who's due in October. 'He was so excited about the upcoming birth of their baby,' wrote his uncle, adding that Geoffrey was a 'charismatic, beautiful soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and always had a kind word for others.' Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In an interview with WDHD, his uncle shared more about the couple's connection. 'They are just everything you would hope a young, loving couple would be,' he told the outlet, 'they were devoted to each other.' As if Monday, June 23, over $63,000 has been raised on behalf of his wife. Read the original article on People
