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Reedley College student remembers flight instructor after deadly Fresno plane crash
ABC30 Fresno • • nation
Key Points:
- Danna Eady, a dedicated flight instructor and mentor, died in a plane crash in Fresno along with two of her children; her husband later died from injuries sustained in the crash.
- The single-engine plane crashed shortly after departing Sierra Sky Park Airport, catching fire on the bluff above the San Joaquin River.
- Eady was highly respected in the Central Valley aviation community, having taught at Reedley College and served as president of the Experimental Aircraft Association chapter at Sierra Sky Park.
- Students and fellow pilots praised Eady for her mentorship, safety, and significant impact on their aviation careers, describing her as a supportive and caring figure.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, and a support campaign has been established to assist the Eady family with funeral and related expenses.
