EDGEWOOD, Texas — A civilian aircraft crashed into a residence in Edgewood, Texas, on December 26, 2023, around 6:00 p.m., according to preliminary investigations.
EDGEWOOD, Texas — A civilian aircraft crashed into a residence in Edgewood, Texas, on December 26, 2023, around 6:00 p.m., according to preliminary investigations.
The plane, piloted by 60-year-old Roger D. Turner of Edgewood, Texas, struck a home at 114 Private Road 7005, causing minor damage.
The residence was unoccupied at the time of the incident.
Turner, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are en route to the crash site to conduct further investigations. Texas State Troopers are currently providing security at the crash site.