Solomon Babalola and Apesin Oluwafunmilayo Killed in Harris County Plane Crash on Katy Freeway

Harris County, Texas (December 11, 2021) – Two people were killed Wednesday night in a plane crash in west Harris County, according to officials.

The deadly crash happened around 8:00 p.m., December 8, in the 17400 block of Katy Freeway.

Officials said a Piper PA-28 Cherokee took off around 7:50 p.m., on Wednesday from West Houston Airport and was headed to Pearland. Radar lost the plane’s signal around 8:00 p.m.

The plane was found wrecked and mangled in a field south of the freeway near the Barker Reservoir around 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 9.

A man was found ejected from the plane while a woman was still in the plane. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. They have been identified as 23-year-old Solomon Babalola and 20-year-old Apesin Oluwafunmilayo.

Babalola was found ejected from the plane.

No other details were available.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

We pass our condolences to the family and friends of Solomon Babalola and Apesin Oluwafunmilayo.

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.

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