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Two Killed in Small Plane Crash Near Monroe Municipal Airport

Federal investigators have opened a probe at the gravel quarry crash site near State Highway 59.

Overview

  • Deputies and fire crews responded around 5:14–5:15 p.m. Monday to the Town of Sylvester site on State Highway 59.
  • A deputy reported a large fire that involved construction equipment and a wide debris field from the aircraft.
  • Emergency personnel found two people dead at the scene, and their identities have not been released.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash.
  • Local responders included Monroe Rural and Juda fire departments and Green County EMS, according to officials.