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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘We heard a big boom;' Man says plane flying low moments before crashing in Ohio
A man described what he saw moments before a plane crash in Ohio on Sunday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] As previously reported by News Center 7, a person died, and another one was seriously hurt after a plane crash in Ashtabula County around 10 a.m. on Sunday. 'There is one confirmed fatality, the other occupant did suffer some serious burns but is expected to make a recovery,' Lt. Timothy Grimm from the Ohio State Highway Patrol told CBS affiliate, WOIO-TV, in Cleveland. TRENDING STORIES: Deputy shot, killed while responding to domestic call in Ohio Police investigating reports of person shot in Dayton 4 hospitalized after crash involving police officer in Dayton The crash happened just off State Route 307 in Ashtabula County. 'When we arrived on scene, it was determined that the aircraft was a 2007 Zenith 701, single-engine aircraft,' said Lt. Grimm. 'It did have 2 occupants.' NTSB investigators told WOIO the plane's owner was not the main pilot. Instead, a second person was piloting the plane when it hit some trees and crashed. 'There was one witness of the crash (who) didn't hear any kind of mechanical issues with the plane, but did see that it was flying low,' said Lt. Grimm. 'Heard the contact with the trees and then the subsequent crash into the ground.' A homeowner told WOIO he provided help until OSHP arrived. 'The next thing you know, we heard a big boom,' said Joe Mace. '(The plane's owner) said help me get the wing off him, and we grabbed the wing of the plane and started pushing it around, and there was a fella under the wing.' The names of the two occupants have not been released. We will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Newsweek
25-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Plane Crash in Ohio: What We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A single-engine plane crashed in Ashtabula County, Ohio, on Sunday morning, killing one person and critically injuring another, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The county sits approximately 50 miles northeast of Cleveland. Newsweek reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and state highway patrol via email on Sunday for comment. Why It Matters An increase in reports of plane crashes across the United States has made people wonder if flights are safe. The NTSB has recorded 295 aviation accidents this year, with 57 of them being fatal. The accidents have involved small planes and larger flights, like the helicopter crash in the Hudson River in New York in April and the plane crash in San Diego last week. What To Know The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed to local station Fox 8 News that a Zenith 701 aircraft went down near State Route 307 in Harpersville Township around 10:11 a.m., close to Germack Airport in Geneva. One survivor managed to exit the aircraft independently and was found walking around the crash site, though they sustained severe burn injuries that required immediate hospitalization. The identities and ages of both occupants remain undisclosed pending notification of family members. The aircraft's origin and destination remain unknown, with investigators still gathering basic flight information. The Zenith 701 is classified as an experimental amateur-built aircraft, commonly used for recreational flying and flight training. These single-engine planes are popular among aviation enthusiasts due to their relatively simple design and construction process. Local authorities say the federal aviation authorities have been notified, with both the FAA and NTSB expected to conduct comprehensive investigations. STOCK IMAGE: A Clinton County employee helps direct traffic as an Ohio State Highway Patrol vehicle on August 11, 2022, in Wilmington, Ohio. STOCK IMAGE: A Clinton County employee helps direct traffic as an Ohio State Highway Patrol vehicle on August 11, 2022, in Wilmington, Ohio. AP Photo/Jay LaPrete What People Are Saying Lieutenant Timothy Grimm of Ashtabula Post told Fox 8 News: "It's a tragic event. There was a life lost in this event." A spokesperson for the NTSB previously told Newsweek about investigations: "NTSB investigations involve three primary areas: the pilot, the aircraft and the operating environment." They added: "During the on-scene phase of the investigative process, the NTSB does not determine or speculate about the cause of the accident." The investigator will gather information regarding flight tracking data, air traffic control communications, maintenance records, weather conditions, pilot's background, witness statements, and any surveillance video. What Happens Next? Federal investigators will examine the wreckage, interview witnesses, and analyze flight records to determine the probable cause of the accident.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Man killed in Geauga County crash that involved dump truck
CLARIDON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJW) — A man died after a Wednesday morning crash at a Geauga County intersection that local officials said has been the site of 'multiple injury accidents.' The crash involving a dump truck and a Hyundai Elantra took place at about 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Chardon-Windsor Road and state Route 608, according to Lt. Timothy Grimm with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. ODOT workers' protective device hit in I-90 crash Following an investigation, the patrol learned the driver of the Elantra did not stop at the stop sign and was subsequently hit by the truck. Both vehicles went off the road into a ditch. The driver of the truck was declared dead on scene, according to OSHP. The driver was identified as 67-year-old Jeff Hazen of Chardon. WJW photo The driver of the Elantra, a 66-year-old woman from Rome, Ohio, was injured and was transported to a Geauga County hospital, according to Grimm. She may need to be moved to a Cleveland hospital for more treatment. Local schools delay due to fog Officials said they do not believe the crash was due to fog. 'We just have to remind motorists to pay attention to traffic signs, check both directions and make sure intersections are clear before they proceed,' Grimm told FOX 8 News. The Chardon Fire Department said it's working with Claridon Township trustees, the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Geauga County of Engineer's Office on a plan for changes at this intersection. An investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Fox 8 Cleveland WJW.
