Clever Whitener, 70, Gary Morrison, 65, and Chase Bellah, 31, killed in small-plane crash near Abilene, Texas
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Sat, 03/28/2020 - 7:27amAccident Date:
Thursday, February 20, 20203 Killed In West Texas Plane Crash, Authorities Say
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Lynn Lunsford said the twin-engine Beechcraft BE20 Super King Air disappeared from air traffic radar just before 6 a.m. Feb. 20. Officials said the pilot was trying to return to an airport because of an electrical problem.
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The pilot reported electrical issues and was attempting to return to Abilene when it crashed in Coleman County.
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Bellah reported his altitude at 4,700 ft and air traffic control instructed him to stay at 5,000ft. The report states Bellah stated he was “pulling up” and ceased to have communication after that moment.
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Type: Aircraft Accident
People Involved:
Clever Whitener
Gary Morrison
Chase Bellah
City:
Abilene, TXCounty:
Taylor County, TXArea:
Abilene-Sweetwater, TX
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