Businessman Killed During Plane Crash in Mississippi, Coroner Says

Businessman killed during plane crash in Mississippi, coroner says

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) – WTVA News reported that a plane crashed Sunday afternoon in Lowndes County, Mississippi, leaving the pilot dead, according to Sheriff Eddie Hawkins. The crash reportedly happened near the Alabama-Mississippi state line along Highway 82 on Cole Road. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant identified the pilot as Emmett Barry Sanford, a Columbus businessman. The sheriff said the plane was privately owned and not commer…

Columbus businessman killed in private plane crash

LOWNDES COUNTY – A private plane crash east of Columbus resulted in the fatality of a local businessman Sunday afternoon. Emmett Barry Sanford, 65, who was piloting the plane, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant. Sanford was owner of Trimjoist Corporation in Columbus, a manufacturer of wood floor framing products. There were no other occupants on board. First responders, including Lowndes County Sh…