Richard Schimizze, 60, killed in small-plane crash in Port Clinton, Ottawa County, Ohio
Modified Date:
Mon, 12/29/2014 - 8:16pmAccident Date:
Monday, December 29, 2014
Plane crashes in Ottawa County; fatalities reported
WNWO-TV, the NBC affiliate in Toledo, is reporting there are fatalities.
Plane crashes in Ottawa County; pilot reported dead
Sandusky Post Commander Brett Gockstetter told Smith the pilot is a man who is not from the Port Clinton area and that this was the plane's first flight since it had work done on it.
At least one death reported in Ottawa County plane crash
Officials had no details on how many passengers were aboard the fight when it crashed at the airport near Sandusky or what the kind of plane it was.
Worthington Man Killed In Ottawa County Plane Crash
The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the pilot as 60-year-old Worthington resident Richard Schimizze.
Authorities ID pilot killed in Ottawa County crash
The Erie-Ottawa International Airport is the largest airport between Cleveland and Toledo. It has 4,000-foot and 5,000-foot crossing runways.
Victim in Ottawa County plane crash identified
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says surveillance video from a nearby Walmart, showed the plane take off, reach altitude briefly, before veering left and doing a nose dive.
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A small plane has crashed in Ottawa County, according to local law enforcement. The crash is in Port Clinton, not far from the Erie–Ottawa International Airport. Local media outlets are reporting that there are fatalities. The crash happened about 3 p.m. just off state Route 163 along East Harbor Road. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
Type: Aircraft Accident
People Involved:
Richard Schimizze
Roadway:
State Route 163City:
Port Clinton, OHCounty:
Ottawa County, OHArea:
Toledo, OH
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