Clearwater Plane Crash Kills Three, Including Pilot and Two Residents

A small plane crashed into a Clearwater mobile home park, killing the pilot and two people on the ground amid clear skies.

Moments before the crash, the pilot reported engine trouble and attempted to reach Albert Whitted Airport.
The Beechcraft Bonanza V35 crashed into the Bayside Waters community, causing a thunderous explosion and setting a home ablaze.
Flight records show the plane took off from Vero Beach and experienced trouble over Pinellas County, leading to a rapid descent.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, focusing on the pilot, the environment, and the plane itself.
The plane, manufactured in 1979 and owned by Control Data Inc., had a history of at least 14 crashes involving engine failure since 2010.