Alfred George Piranian, 74, and Brian Filippini, 55, both die when their small plane crashes into car, catches fire at Victoria Lane and Brittany Lane in Perkasie, Pennsylvania

Modified Date: 
Mon, 04/24/2023 - 2:22pm
Accident Date: 
Thursday, February 24, 2022

2 Killed In Fiery Small Plane Crash In Residential Neighborhood In Perkasie

Their video shows the moments the small plane landed on Victoria and Brittany Lane in Hilltown Township just before 5 p.m. Thursday.

Officials Identify Both Victims In Fatal Bucks County Small Plane Crash

A local pilot, who used to fly with Piranian, called him a “hero” for missing the houses, adding he will be missed.

Officials identify both victims killed in Bucks County plane crash

"Looked out the door and saw everything was in flames," said Thomas, who ran up from his basement. "I just feel really bad for the two lost lives."

A propeller sliced through the upstairs bedroom of Brian Rush, the son-in-law of Thomas.

2 Killed in Bucks County Plane Crash Identified

No one in the neighborhood was injured during the crash and explosion. Hilltown Township Police Chief Christopher Engelhart told NBC10 the pilot was a hero for getting the plane to an intersection and away from houses during the crash.

Topics: 
Fire
People Involved: 
Alfred George Piranian
Brian Filippini

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