TX - Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage crashes on approach, 4 killed, 1 injured, Yoakum - 17 Jan 2023

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Four members of Germantown church die in Texas plane crash, officials say

The tragedy brought the congregation together in mourning and prayer Tuesday night.

www.fox13memphis.com

News on-scene:

4 Memphis-area church members die, 1 survives Yoakum plane crash

A plane crashed outside Yoakum near the intersection of CR 462 and Farm-to-Market Road 318 Tuesday morning, A Lavaca County official said.

www.victoriaadvocate.com

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Plane's registration is N963MA. The survivor, who is the church's pastor, is now breathing on his own.

 

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Stall-spin, yes, but maybe due to fuel exhaustion? (no fire)

 

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https://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article271326137.html

“It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Bill Garner, Steve Tucker, Tyler Patterson and Tyler Springer,” the Harvest Church wrote in a Facebook post. “All were beloved members of Harvest Church and their loss currently leaves us without the proper words to articulate our grief. As of our last report, Kennon Vaughan is in stable condition in a Texas hospital.”

 

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Pilot in Harvest Church crash owned Texas-based company

Steve Tucker, who was piloting a plane near Yoakum Municipal Airport when it crashed, killing him and three other passengers, was president of a saddle company located across the street from the small Texas town’s airport.

dailymemphian.com

"Steve Tucker, who was piloting a plane near Yoakum Municipal Airport when it crashed, killing him and three other passengers, was president of a saddle company located across the street from the small Texas town’s airport."

 

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Aviation Safety Network - 305927:

Loss of control Accident Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage JetPROP DLX N963MA, Tuesday 17 January 2023

On January 17, 2023, about 1036 central standard time, a Piper PA-46-350P JetProp DLX airplane, N963MA, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Yoakum, Texas...

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