Tragedy in Florida, plane crashes into power line and pilot dies

An aviation accident near Florida’s Space Coast Regional Airport claimed one person’s life on Thursday.

According to a statement from the Titusville Fire Department, the aircraft initially struck a high-voltage power line and then lost control, crashing onto a road. Officials confirmed that the pilot was the only person on board.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), one of the agencies involved in the investigation, said the aircraft was a Mooney M20F, a four-seat propeller plane.

The tragedy occurred in the eastern part of the state, about 64 kilometers east of Orlando, at approximately 10:00 a.m. local time, according to police.

Because of the severity of the crash, the pilot’s body has not yet been identified, the fire department added.

As a safety measure, Florida Power and Light cut electricity to neighboring areas, the Titusville Police Department said.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is also contributing to the investigation into the cause of the accident.