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2 dead in small plane crash at metro Atlanta airport

Two people died when a single-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Covington Municipal Airport, authorities said.
The plane crashed around 11:00 p.m., with no further communication after takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The plane's wreckage was found in the woods north of the runway, and both victims likely died instantly in the crash.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is being handled by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.

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New York Post

Husband and wife killed when small plane crashes soon after takeoff

James Hardee, 62, and Janet Hardee, a 59-year-old teacher, died when their single-engine Rockwell Commander went down around 11:40 pm on Saturday near Covington Municipal Airport, about 40 miles from downtown Atlanta.

4 days ago·New York, United States

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Anadolu Ajansı

2 people killed in small plane crash in US state of Georgia

Single-engine plane with 2 people on board crashes near Covington Municipal Airport - Anadolu Ajansı

6 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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The Epoch Times

2 Killed in Crash of Small Plane Near Municipal Airport East of Atlanta, Authorities Say

COVINGTON, Ga.—Two people were killed when a single-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff late Saturday from a small airport east of Atlanta, authorities said. The Rockwell Commander with two people on board crashed near Covington Municipal Airport around 11:40 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “There was no further communication from the aircraft after takeoff,” police said in a statement. Police said responding…

6 days ago·New York, United States

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la Nacion

A plane crashed near a U.S. municipal airport: all crew members died

The incident occurred on Saturday night shortly after the Rockwell Commander aircraft took off; both the remains of the vehicle and the bodies of the two fatal victims were found in a forest

6 days ago·Buenos Aires, Argentina

Two people die in a plane crash in Atlanta

Two people died when a single engine plane crashed little after taking off at a small airport in Atlanta.

6 days ago·Mexico City, Mexico

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Associated Press News

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2 killed in crash of small plane near municipal airport east of Atlanta, authorities say

COVINGTON, Ga. (AP) — Two people were killed when a single-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff late Saturday from a small airport east of Atlanta,

6 days ago·United States

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