Another airplane has crashed! The latest tragic aviation accident occurred late Saturday night near Covington Municipal Airport, approximately 35 miles east of Atlanta, Georgia.
A single-engine Rockwell Commander aircraft, carrying two individuals, crashed shortly after takeoff around 11:40 p.m.
According to WSB-TV, The victims have been identified as James Hardee, 62, and Janet Hardee, 59, both residents of Covington.
According to the Covington Police Department, there was no further communication from the aircraft after takeoff.
Responding officers discovered the wreckage and the victims in a wooded area just north of the runway.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
This incident has deeply affected the local community, as the Hardees were known residents of Covington.
Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash. The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
