TAMPA, Fla. — The two people killed in a Tampa plane crash on Thursday morning near U.S. Highway 301 have been identified.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said the pilot has been identified as David Saimbanes, 59 and Dawn Stone, 53.
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Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to the crash near the 7600 block of North U.S. 301 in Tampa.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
At approximately 8:16 a.m., HCFR’s Emergency Dispatch Communications Center began receiving multiple 911 calls about the crash.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a small aircraft heavily involved in fire.
Hills. County Fire Rescue
Crews quickly attacked the fire and brought the blaze under control.
Two individuals were confirmed deceased.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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