Stephen Cockrell Killed in Harker Heights Small Plane Crash on Interstate 14

Harker Heights, Texas (September 25, 2020) – Two men were killed Thursday morning in a small plane crash between Killeen and Harker Heights, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened just after 11:00 a.m., on Interstate 14 at Rosewood Drive, just south of the Skylark Airport runway, across the street from Seton Harker Heights Medical Center.

DPS said a Quicksilver MX II Sprint aircraft had taken off from Skylark when it crashed into the median on the interstate.

David Wesley, 71, and Stephen Cockrell, 54, both of Killeen, were taken to Seton Harker Heights Medical Center where they later died.

Wesley was the pilot at the time of the crash. Both victims were licensed pilots.

According to online records, Wesley was the owner of the ultralight.

The crash closed the highway, and motorists were urged to seek alternate routes.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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

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

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