A devastating plane crash occurred at the Bayside Waters mobile home park in Clearwater, Florida, on February 1, resulting in the loss of several lives. The single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza V35 crashed around 7 p.m. after the pilot reported the trouble to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport. The aircraft hit one home, causing a fire that damaged at least three homes, although firefighters swiftly extinguished the flames, as reported by Clearwater Fire Chief Scott Ehlers during a news conference.
While the exact number of casualties was not specified, Chief Ehlers confirmed that several people aboard the plane and in a residence lost their lives. The crash site, located about 3 miles north of a runway and 7 miles southeast of Clearwater, will be subject to investigation by federal authorities. The incident underscores the tragic consequences of the emergency, leaving a community in shock and mourning.