Turbo Lance down near Selma, AL 6-10-20

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Two men died in a plane crash Wednesday afternoon in Sardis.

A pilot and a passenger were killed on a Piper PA-32 plane, according to Dallas County Coroner Alan Dailey. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson identified the victims as Commander Joshua Fuller and Capt. Vincent Segars, two Navy pilots.

Dailey said the small plane crashed off Dallas County Road 138 near the J.B. Hain farming community, four miles southwest of Craig Field, around 4:40 p.m. Wednesday.

They were headed to Pensacola from Jasper and Fuller owned the plane.

“They declared an emergency landing and was trying to land at Craig Field,” Dailey said. “A crop duster was up and spotted the plane. There was nothing that could be done.”

A Sardis resident saw the plane crash said it was horrifying.

Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority Executive Director Jim Corrigan said he was pleased with some of his employees being on hand to assist the accident. Members of the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office also worked the scene.

“Craig Airport Fire Department immediately responded to the accident where fatalities were discovered,” Corrigan said. “I understand the pilot declared an emergency prior to the accident. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate and provide details as they become available.”

The Selma Times-Journal made several attempts to contact the NTSB, but no calls were returned.
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Apparently Dan Gryder has already declared on Facebook that the crash was a Loss of Thrust on Takeoff, so no need to send the NTSB and FAA.
 
http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2020/06/piper-pa-32rt-300t-turbo-lance-ii.html

"After departure, the airplane climbed and leveled off at a cruise altitude of 15,000 ft mean sea level (msl). Shortly thereafter, the pilot reported an engine "fluctuation" to the controller and requested to divert to Craig Field Airport (SEM), Selma, Alabama. The controller cleared the airplane to SEM, and the pilot indicated that the propeller was turning; however, the airplane had experienced a total loss of engine power. Soon after, while in the descent to SEM, the pilot stated that there was a 'fire as well.'"
 
Challenged said:
http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2020/06/piper-pa-32rt-300t-turbo-lance-ii.html

"After departure, the airplane climbed and leveled off at a cruise altitude of 15,000 ft mean sea level (msl). Shortly thereafter, the pilot reported an engine "fluctuation" to the controller and requested to divert to Craig Field Airport (SEM), Selma, Alabama. The controller cleared the airplane to SEM, and the pilot indicated that the propeller was turning; however, the airplane had experienced a total loss of engine power. Soon after, while in the descent to SEM, the pilot stated that there was a 'fire as well.'"
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Oh man. That is a crummy way to go :(
 
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