Two Die In Florida Plane Collision

Two experimental or otherwise known as amateur-built airplanes crashed today at Arthur Dunn Airpark in Titusville Florida, causing the death of two people and injuring two others.

The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 866 was hosting their pancake breakfast at the Arthur Dunn Airpark in Titusville and one aircraft that was landing struck another that was taxiing, causing both to burst into flames.

The public information officer for Titusville Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Scott Gaenicke, described the events, "One airplane was apparently flying low or had just landed when it crashed into the other plane around 8:30 a.m."

Gaenicke goes on to provide more information on what kind of aircraft were involved in the accident, "They're not like your off-the-shelf, already pre-manufactured. These are home-built type aircraft that one would buy as a kit and put together."

One of the planes cartwheeled before landing belly up and bystanders helped the occupants of that plane. Those two people were transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center and are reported to be in grave condition.

The Federal Aviation Administration told reporters that the Arthur Dunn Airpark does not have a control tower.

The planes involved in the collision were owned by Christen Air Inc. in Wilmington, Del and William E. Hess of Daytona Beach.

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