Donald Thomasson, 70, dead after small ad-banner plane crashes into water near St. Petersburg, FL
Modified Date:
Wed, 04/08/2015 - 5:00pmAccident Date:
Sunday, August 31, 20141 killed in small plane crash near St. Petersburg
Puetz said the plane belonged to an advertisement banner towing company based at the airport. He said according to witnesses the pilot had just picked up a banner and was beginning to climb when popping noise could be heard coming from the plane. According to authorities, the plane then appeared to head nose down and crash into the water.
Authorities Identify Pilot Killed in Florida Crash
Police spokesman Mike Puetz says 70-year-old Donald Thomasson died Sunday afternoon when the single-seat was Piper PA23 aircraft crashed near Albert Whitted Airport.
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Dive team recovered Donald Thomasson from the small plane, who was found deceased.
Type: Aircraft Accident
Topics:
Accidents in WaterwaysPeople Involved:
Donald Thomasson
City:
Saint Petersburg, FLCounty:
Pinellas County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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Donnie and I have been
Donnie and I have been friends since childhood. "Moe" and I had a lot of good times together. His enthusiasm for life has always been an inspiration to me personally. As a classmate at Martinsville, and then at Hargrave Military Academy...I personally will miss him and I'm sure my sadness will be shared by many others. Rest in peace. Cecil
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