Former state Sen. John Morgan killed in plane crash in Washington County, Arkansas

Modified Date: 
Thu, 05/18/2023 - 9:59am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Former Mississippi state senator killed in plane crash in Arkansas

Morgan, who reportedly served as a state senator from 1981-1991, was allegedly flying a Beechcraft King Air 90 when he allegedly crashed Wednesday evening after departing from the Oxford Univeristy Airport, according to the FAA.

Plane Crash In NW Arkansas Leaves 1 Dead

Lt. Rick Jensen of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said it received a call about 12:30 p.m. from someone saying they heard a plane sputter and crash in the southern part of the county, KARK-TV reported. 

People Involved: 
John Morgan