Crop Duster Crashes in Rural Madison County Killing One

Reported by: Dustin Barnes
Email: dustinbarnes@jxntv.com
Contributor: Kensley Keys
Last Update: 7/30 10:25 pm

Canton Plane Crash Update

TONIGHT -- FIRE INVESTIGATORS ARE WORKING TO IDENTIFY THE PILOT IN THE DEADLY PLANE CRASH NEAR CANTON.

INVESTIGATORS TELL US THE PILOT WAS A MAN.

THE CRASH HAPPENED LAST NIGHT NEAR RENFROE AND SHARON ROADS.

THEY SAY THE PLANE BURST INTO FLAMES ON IMPACT.

THE FIRE CHIEF SAYS THE PILOT'S BODY WAS BURNED BEYOND RECOGNITION.

INVESTIGATORS ARE STILL TO IDENTIFY THE MAN.

A crop duster crashed in rural Madison County Thursday around 6 p.m. killing one on board. It happened between Sharon and Renfroe roads near Canton. Madison County officials said the pilot was burned beyond recognition, likely dying upon impact.

The owner of the plane arrived on scene to identify the plane, which would lead the owner and investigators to the victim's name. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.

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Crop Duster Crashes in Rural Madison County Killing One

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