Two people were killed when a small plane headed for South Carolina crashed in Virginia, authorities said. The Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a low-flying plane and an explosion around 9 a.m. Sunday in Palmyra and an aircraft was found on fire in a densely wooded area, Virginia State Police said in a news release. The twin-engine aircraft departed Manassas Regional Airport, about 71 miles (114 km) northeast of Palmyra, and was headed to Georgetown County Airport in South Carolina, the FAA said in a statement. Both the pilot of the privately-owned 1975 Rockwell Aero Commander 690A and the passenger were killed, police said. Police identified the pilot as John W. Latham, 63, of Haymarket, and the passenger as Niiben C.A. Ayivorh, 73, of Burke. The cause of the crash is under investigation, police said. There was a light rain at the time of the crash. |
China's digital revolution: Transforming lives, businesses and beyondScenic spots keep locals coming backScenery of Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark in NE China's HeilongjiangGreater choice gives tourism sector a boostGermany's Scholz calls for fair competition and warns against dumping during China visitUNICEF China partners with Special Olympics East Asia to advance inclusionChina's digital revolution: Transforming lives, businesses and beyondZheng Qinwen stopped in U.S. Open quarterfinals, Wang Xinyu into doubles semisVolleyball ignites latest rural sports passion on China's tropical islandAnother ankle injury rules Dortmund forward Haller out of Champions League match against Atlético