The tragic crash of a single-engine plane in Nashville, Tennessee, claimed the lives of a Canadian family of five. The victims were identified as pilot Victor Dotsenko, 43, his wife Rimma Dotsenko, 39, and their three children, David, 12, Adam, 10, and Emma, 7. The Metro Nashville Police Department confirmed the incident, stating that the plane crashed Monday evening, just off the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40, after the pilot reported a total loss of engine power.
The family lived in King Township, located north of Toronto in Canada. King Township Mayor Steve Pellegrini expressed deep sorrow, describing the loss as heartbreaking for the tight-knit community. The plane was en route from Mount Sterling, Kentucky, to Nashville's John Tune Airport when it crashed about 3 miles away. The flight had originated from Ontario, Canada, with stops in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Mount Sterling.
During the flight, there were no reports of mechanical issues. However, as the plane approached John Tune Airport, it experienced a catastrophic, complete loss of engine power. Despite efforts to land, the plane crashed into Interstate 40 East, resulting in a fire that claimed all lives on board. The wreckage is being transported to Springfield, Tennessee, for further investigation.
Witnesses described the plane as being in distress before the crash, with the impact being catastrophic and leaving no survivors. Emergency services responded swiftly, extinguishing the fire and preserving evidence from the scene. The National Transportation Safety Board and other relevant authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the engine failure and the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
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