Small plane crash in Texas Hill Country leaves five dead
A small plane crashed in Texas Hill Country, resulting in the deaths of all five individuals on board. The incident is under investigation. (sources: theguardian, foxnews, ap, abcnews, nytimes)
A Cessna 421C crashed in Wimberley, Texas, killing all five people aboard. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the circumstances of the crash.
- The crash occurred late Thursday night among trees in Texas Hill Country.
- The aircraft involved was a Cessna 421C.
- The crash site is located approximately 30 miles south of Austin.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns related to small aircraft operations.
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This story is about a small plane crash in Wimberley, Texas that killed five people and is under investigation. This bill would require most aircraft that already use ADS-B Out to also carry ADS-B In so pilots receive nearby traffic information and alerts.
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This story is about a fatal small plane crash in Texas Hill Country. The bill would reauthorize and fund NOAA to improve weather research and forecasting, which would support better public weather information relevant to Texas flights.
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