Man who died in Harlan County plane crash identified

HARLAN, Ky. (WTVQ)

11/4/22, 1:54 p.m.

The man who died in a Harlan County plane crash has been identified as Dr. David Sanford, according to the Harlan County coroner.

He was flying a Beech 36 airplane when he crashed.

11/3/22, 12:52 p.m.

A small plane crash in Harlan County killed one person Thursday morning.

According to WRIL, Kentucky State Police said around 10 a.m. they received multiple calls of a loud noise near the Tucker-Guthrie Memorial Airport. When first responders arrived on scene, they found a small plane had crashed, killing one occupant.

No more information was immediately released. An investigation is underway.

This is a developing story. Stick with ABC 36 for updates