Nathan Enders, 37, Laura Enders, 42, Jaden Enders, 7, and Eli Enders, 5, dead in small airplane crash at Williston Airport near Gainesville, Florida
Modified Date:
Thu, 04/20/2017 - 3:34pmAccident Date:
Sunday, April 16, 20174 killed in single-engine plane crash
A classic, single-engine plane crashed Sunday afternoon at the Williston Airport southwest of Gainesville, killing all four people on board, according to the Williston Police Department.
Police officers and Levy County fire-rescue emergency medical services personnel found the crash site at the tree line on the north side of the taxiway.
The plane is a 1948 Cessna 170 "Tail Dragger" and registered in Texas.
Family of 4 killed in small plane crash in Florida
Police say Nathan Enders was an experienced pilot and the family lived in Williamson, Georgia, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) south of Atlanta.
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Type: Aircraft Accident
People Involved:
Nathan Enders
Laura Enders
Jaden Enders
Eli Enders
Roadway:
Williston AirportCity:
Gainesville, FLCounty:
Alachua County, FLArea:
Gainesville, FL
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