FORT WORTH, Texas (BN24)— Two people tragically lost their lives when a small aircraft erupted in a fireball after crashing into several lorries beside a motorway in Fort Worth on Sunday, October 12. The Beechcraft King Air C90, which was reportedly not based at Hicks Airfield, collided with multiple vehicles on the highway near the airfield, igniting a massive blaze.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene around 1:30 p.m. local time, where they found a large plume of smoke rising into the sky. Footage shared across social media platforms captured the fiery aftermath of the crash, which left motorists in shock. The incident occurred near a commercial estate that includes both small businesses and residential areas, prompting swift action from local emergency teams.
While the cause of the crash remains under investigation, authorities have already begun to speculate on the circumstances. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched a full investigation into the incident. Robbie Hoy, a public information officer for the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, confirmed that the FAA would be leading the probe into what caused the tragic crash.
Initial reports have identified the victims as Michael Daly, owner of Mobile EHR, a health records software company, and his father, John Daly. Michael Daly, who leaves behind a wife and four children, was traveling aboard the aircraft at the time of the crash.
Lois Kinman, a spokesperson for Hicks Airfield, told local news outlets that the plane was not based at the airfield. While the investigation continues, a report from the Mirror US noted that the plane may have been en route to another location.
Eyewitnesses at the scene described a harrowing scene. Lauren Anderson, a cashier at a nearby animal feed shop, told The New York Times that she saw “a giant black cloud of smoke” stretching across the sky, which appeared to cover at least 100 feet. She also recalled a tense 20 to 30 minutes during which emergency vehicles continuously passed by her location as they raced toward the crash site.
As first responders blocked off roads around the crash zone, officials began to piece together the scale of the devastation. Photos from the scene show emergency vehicles forming a barricade along the highway as crews worked to control the fire and search for any additional victims.
Although the precise number of passengers aboard the aircraft remains unclear, investigators are focusing on the wreckage to determine the cause of the crash. This incident marks a tragic reminder of the risks involved in aviation and the importance of rigorous safety measures.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging the public to refrain from speculation while they work to determine what led to the catastrophic crash.
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