County of Newton issued the following announcement on Apr. 21.
On Thursday April 21st at about 6:45 pm a Cessna 340 twin engine plane was seen traveling in a northeasterly direction from the area of the runway at the Covington Airport. According to witnesses, this plane appeared to be unable to gain speed and altitude and was experiencing engine trouble. The Cessna suddenly veered sharply to the right and went down, crashing into four empty tractor trailers on the property of the General Mills plant located at 15200 Industrial Park Blvd in Covington Ga.. The aircraft immediately exploded. When public safety officials arrived, the plane and the trailers were fully engulfed in flames.
The crash occurred approximately 300 yards from the physical plant where employees were working. No one from the facility was injured. Fire, Police, and Newton County Coroner Tommy Davis later discovered two deceased passengers onboard the aircraft. The victims have been transported to the GBI Crime Lab for identification. “This is a horribly tragic situation. We are working very hard on leads to help identify the two victims. Please keep them and their families in your prayers” - Capt. Ken Malcom, Covington Police Department.
Capt Ken Malcom
770-833-7251
Original source can be found here.
Source: County of Newton
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