Small Plane Crash Closes Titusville Road, Causes Power Outages, Officials Say
- On Monday, a small plane crashed in Titusville near the Space Coast Regional Airport, prompting emergency crews to respond on Columbia Boulevard, according to the Titusville Police Department.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the four-seat Mooney M20F, which reportedly experienced engine failure after takeoff and struck trees and power lines before catching fire.
- Both eastbound and westbound lanes of Columbia Boulevard remain closed while Florida Power & Light shut off grid power to the area, causing outages for nearby residences and businesses.
- Officials have not released information regarding the condition of those aboard the aircraft, though Valiant Air Command confirmed none of their staff or volunteers were involved in the crash.
- Motorists are encouraged to find alternative routes while Titusville Police continue clearing the scene, with further updates expected as the investigation proceeds.
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A pilot died on Monday after a small plane hit a power transmission line and fell on an avenue in Titusville, Florida, United States. The accident occurred shortly after the take-off of the Regional Airport of Space Coast and caused a fire, as well as interruptions in the supply of electricity in the region.
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The aircraft reportedly hit a power line before crashing into the road.
Mooney M20F small plane crashes near Florida airport; pilot killed
US News: A Mooney M20F small plane tragically crashed near Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, Florida, resulting in the death of the pilot. The NTSB is investigating the incident which occurred on Monday morning. Authorities closed nearby roads and cut electricity as a precaution. This incident follows another aviation disaster at Miami International Airport.
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