Two Killed in Shelby County Plane Crash on Highway 7 near Center Municipal Airport

Shelby County, Texas (May 21, 2020) – Two people were killed Wednesday evening in a plane crash in Center, according to the FAA.

The crash was reported around 4:40 p.m. May 20, on Highway 7, just south of the Center Airport.

FAA said a single-engine Cessna 206 aircraft was on final approach to land at the airport when it crashed into a wooded area behind Watson and Sons Funeral Home, about a quarter-mile south of the airport.

Two people were killed in the crash. Their identities have not been released.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Most plane crashes are often caused by malfunctioning parts, communication problems, and pilot error. The outcome of these crashes is devastating.

If you have lost a loved one in a plane crash, it is important that you contact a wrongful death lawyer who will help you with your case.

Contact our law firm, Joel A. Gordon and Associates, for a free consultation.

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