Richard K. Hayward, 63, Mark J. Kozan, 49, killed, after their experimental aircraft crashes into a field near Venice Township, Michigan
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Friday, April 18, 20142 men who died in experimental plane crash in Michigan ID'd.
Authorities have released the names of two men who were killed when an experimental plane crashed in a Michigan farm field.
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Authorities have released the names of two men who were killed when an experimental plane crashed in a Michigan farm field.
Saturday afternoon’s crash killed 63-year-old Richard K. Hayward of Vassar and 49-year-old Mark J. Kozan of Caro. The crash happened in Shiawassee County’s Venice Township, about 15 miles west-southwest of Flint.
A witness stated that he was standing next to his barn when he saw the plane “spitting and sputtering.” The witness said it made sharp turns before crashing into the field with its landing gear down.
County sheriff’s Sgt. Brian BeGole says the plane was an experimental aircraft owned by an aviation company. The Federal Aviation Administration is leading the crash investigation.
Type: Aircraft Accident
Topics:
Experimental VehiclesPeople Involved:
Richard K. Hayward
Mark J. Kozan
County:
Shiawassee County, MI
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