Miguel Duarte, 34, and Miroslav D. Velickovich, 61, killed when plane crashes down into wooded area in Volusia County, Florida

Modified Date: 
Sun, 08/28/2022 - 11:14pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Volusia County plane crash leaves two dead

The plane sent an emergency signal to the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center at around 6 p.m. An hour later, Air One located the plane and guided deputies through the thick vegetation and swampy area.

Officials identify 2 dead in Volusia County plane crash

The victims have been identified as flight instructor Miroslav D. Velickovich, 61, of Tybee Island, Georgia, and passenger Miguel Duarte, 34, of the Peruvian Air Force.

People Involved: 
Miguel Duarte
Miroslav D. Velickovich