California flight instructor Danna Eady and two sons killed in Fresno plane crash
Key Points:
- A California woman, Danna Eady, 41, and her two sons, Pavel, 10, and Remus, 13, died in a plane crash near Sierra Sky Park airport in Fresno, while her husband Craig survived with severe injuries.
- Danna was a flight instructor and active member of the Fresno aviation community, known for her passion for flying and involvement with Reedley College and the Experimental Aircraft Association.
- The family was en route to an airshow when their single-engine plane crashed on a hilltop, causing a fire and prompting emergency response; the cause of the crash is under investigation by the NTSB and FAA.
- A support fund has been established to assist Craig with medical care and the family's ongoing needs as he faces a long recovery process.
- Friends and colleagues remember Danna as a vibrant, adventurous individual who quickly accumulated thousands of flight hours and was deeply loved in the local flying community.