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The '''2013 Jasper plane crash''' was a fatal aviation accident that occurred just west of the [[Walker County Airport]] near [[Jasper]] on [[January 2]], [[2013]]. | The '''2013 Jasper plane crash''' was a fatal aviation accident that occurred just west of the [[Walker County Airport]] near [[Jasper]] on [[January 2]], [[2013]]. | ||
The Piper PA 30 dual-engine aircraft had been reported stolen a few days earlier. Investigators believe a teenaged student pilot | The Piper PA 30 dual-engine aircraft had been reported stolen a few days earlier. Investigators believe a teenaged student pilot took the plane and took two friends for a joy ride. Shortly after take-off, the craft went down in a wooded area near [[Alabama State Highway 5]] and Wells Loop Road. All three on board were killed. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 14:53, 2 January 2013
The 2013 Jasper plane crash was a fatal aviation accident that occurred just west of the Walker County Airport near Jasper on January 2, 2013.
The Piper PA 30 dual-engine aircraft had been reported stolen a few days earlier. Investigators believe a teenaged student pilot took the plane and took two friends for a joy ride. Shortly after take-off, the craft went down in a wooded area near Alabama State Highway 5 and Wells Loop Road. All three on board were killed.
References
- Smith, Mike D. (January 2, 2013) "Three teens die in plane crash while "joyriding" near Jasper, authorities say." The Birmingham News