A husband and spouse have been killed when their small airplane crashed in Georgia quickly after communications went silent after takeoff, officers mentioned.
James Hardee, 62, and Janet Hardee, a 59-year-old instructor, died when their single-engine Rockwell Commander went down round 11:40 pm on Saturday close to Covington Municipal Airport, about 40 miles from downtown Atlanta.
The airplane took off simply after 11 p.m. when it instantly misplaced contact with air visitors controllers, the Covington Police Division mentioned. The Hardees have been the one individuals on board, cops mentioned.
“There was no further communication from the aircraft after takeoff. Officers located the aircraft in the woods just north of the runway. Two individuals were located with the aircraft and were pronounced deceased at the scene,” police mentioned in an announcement.
The husband and spouse have been later recognized by the Newton County Coroner, in line with 11 Alive.
Janet Hardee was a first-grade instructor on the Putnam County Major College, in line with the varsity district.
“The Putnam County Charter School System community is mourning the loss of a primary school teacher, Mrs. Janet Hardee, and her husband due to a tragic accident that occurred over the holiday weekend,” the district mentioned.
“There are no words that can ease the sorrow and sadness we feel right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family.”
The Nationwide Transit Security Board is main the investigation, in line with the Federal Aviation Administration.
