Donald Thomasson, 70, dies in small plane crash in St. Petersburg, Florida

Modified Date: 
Wed, 05/13/2015 - 3:54pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, August 31, 2014

Authorities Identify Pilot Killed in Florida Crash

Authorities have identified the pilot of a small banner-towing plane that crashed into the waters off St. Petersburg.

Authorities identify pilot killed in Florida crash

Federal aviation authorities are investigating the crash.

St. Petersburg plane pulled from Tampa Bay after Sunday crash

The plane that crashed in Tampa Bay, off the coast of St. Petersburg Sunday, has been recovered.

1 killed in small plane crash near St. Petersburg

Divers have recovered a body after the apparent crash of a single-seater plane Sunday afternoon less near St. Petersburg's Albert Whitted Airport, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Donald Thomasson died Sunday afternoon when his aircraft crashed near Albert Whitted Airport. The plane was completely submerged in 25 feet of murky water. Divers found Thomasson's body still strapped into the cockpit seat.
People Involved: 
Donald Thomasson

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