Jon Couch, 46, and Frances G. Couch, 72, killed in plane crash at Virginia International Raceway in Alton
Modified Date:
Fri, 09/26/2014 - 12:09pmAccident Date:
Friday, September 19, 20142 from Md. killed in Va. plane crash at race track
Virginia State Police say two people from Maryland were killed in a plane crash at Virginia International Raceway. The crash occurred Friday afternoon in Alton. Police say no one on the ground was injured. The two who were killed were the pilot and a passenger. State police identified the victims on Saturday as 46-year-old Jon Couch of Annapolis, Maryland and his mother, 72-year-old Frances G. Couch, also of Annapolis.
Initial findings made in plane crash at Virginia International Raceway
A preliminary report says the pilot of a plane that crashed at Virginia International Raceway was attempting an aerobatic move at time of the fatal incident.
Details released in fatal plane crash
Report: Aerobatic attempt leads to deadly plane crash
The plane was a World War II-era T28-C that crashed in an infield patch of kudzu on the 1.1 mile Patriot Course.
Type: Aircraft Accident
People Involved:
Jon Couch
Frances G. Couch
Roadway:
Virginia International RacewayCity:
Alton, VACounty:
Halifax County, VAArea:
Roanoke-Lynchburg, VA
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