A plane crash just a few miles from the Ruston Regional Airport in a wooded area of Jackson Parish has claimed the life of the pilot, a Texas man, who was on his way to Ruston.
According to reports, the plane is registered to LaSalle Management Co., out of Ruston, which provides management support for several prisons, including the Jackson Parish Correctional Center in Jonesboro.
The crash occurred in an isolated area near Hwy. 146 and Old Snipe Road, which is less than 5 miles from Ruston Regional. The pilot, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was the only person on board.
The pilot’s name was being withheld at this time. An investigation into the crash has been launched.