Pilot killed in jet crash in Graves County, Ky.
Key Points:
- A pilot died in a jet crash near Mayfield Graves County Airport in Kentucky on November 8, with the jet found engulfed in flames in a nearby field.
- The aircraft was an L-39 Albatros, an older military-style jet, and the pilot was flying separately from his daughter, both from Wisconsin.
- The pilot reported experiencing an issue after takeoff and intended to return to the airport before the crash occurred; the daughter’s jet landed safely.
- The FAA and NTSB have been notified and are investigating the crash, with the area currently restricted from public access.