Jonesboro man identified as pilot in deadly plane crash in Talbot County
The FAA remain investigating a deadly plane crash in Talbot County which left a Jonesboro man dead. Press Release Information
The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the area of Popular Trash Rd. and U.S. Hwy. 80, in reference to a possible plane crash on, August 10, 2023.
“All Deputies on-duty responded to the area with assistance from Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, Talbot County Fire and EMS, Taylor County Fire and EMS, Talbot County Public Works, and Talbot County EMA,” Talbot County Sheriff Justin Johnson said. “After an initial search, a private citizen pilot flew in from Taylor County and spotted the crash site. The pilot led all First Responders into the crash site, which was about 2.5 miles off the Popular Trace Rd.”
Once on scene of the crash site it was determined that 66-year-old Todd Bruno was deceased and he was the only person on board.
At this time the GBI, Talbot County Coroner, FAA and NTSB were called in to investigate. During this time the Georgia Forestry Commission assisted with pushing a road into the dense woods to gain accessibility by vehicle; because of how dense and rough the terrain was disturbed. The crash scene and deceased were turned over to GBI, Talbot County Coroner, FAA, and NTSB. During the investigation, it was determined that the left wing and part of the tail had been ripped off prior to the crash landing.
“On, August 12, 2023, hunters in the Old Wire Rd. area stated that they had found at least, to what they believe to be, some of the tail wing and left wing of the plane, on their property. Investigators immediately notified the FAA and NTSB of the findings,” Sheriff Johnson added. “The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the following people and agencies for their assistance during this incident. Talbot County Fire and EMS, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, Taylor County Fire and EMS, Talbot County EMA, Talbot County Public Works, Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia State Patrol and Motor Carrier Compliance Division, American Red Cross, Georgia Bureau of Investigations, Federal Aviation Administration, National Traffic Safety Board, Atlanta Air and Recovery of Griffin, Georgia, and Talbot County Coroner’s Office.”
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