Cody Stewart, 25, dead when small plane crashes on County Rd 497 in Rusk County, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sun, 10/01/2017 - 8:55pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Pilot dead following Rusk Co. plane crash

According to authorities a small Cessna plane went down on County Rd 497 near the small community of Price after striking a cell phone tower and crashing into the trees below, killing the pilot.

1 dead in crash after plane hits Texas cellphone tower wire

Emergency management spokesman Patrick Dooley said Wednesday that the pilot was alone in the single-engine aircraft when the plane hit the wire and part of a wing sheared off. 

Family confirms identity of man killed in plane crash

The FAA confirmed a Cessna plane was trying to land at the Rusk County airport when it hit wires from the cell tower, which they believe caused it to crash.

Rusk Co. plane crash victim identified, memorial service today

Stewart's memorial service is planned for later today in Andrews, Texas.

People Involved: 
Cody Stewart
Roadway: 
County Rd 497

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