Update Press Release From DPS 5-21-20

 

The plane crash that occurred yesterday has resulted in the deaths of two Tenaha residents. The pilot is identified as 73-year-old John D. Scull, and the passenger has also been identified as 81-year-old Carolyn Hooker Scull.

 

 

Update Press Release From DPS:

 

SHELBY COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded this afternoon(5-20-20) to a report of a plane crash in Shelby County. The preliminary information indicates at approximately 4:40 p.m., DPS Troopers along with other first responders located the crash site, just south of the Center Municipal Airport.

 

At this time details surrounding the cause of the crash and the identity of the occupant or occupants is not immediately available. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been notified to conduct the investigation. Any additional inquiries should be directed to the FAA and/or the NTSB

 

 

Original Story:

 

At approximately 4:40 p.m. on May 20, 2020, there was a reported plane crash that occurred near the Center, Texas airport. The plane crashed in a densely wooded area located on a private property near the airport.

 

 

Allegiance Mobile Health & Center Fire Dept.

 

 

Center Police Dept.

 

The Shelby County Sherriff's Office, Center Police Department, Center Fire Department, Allegiance Mobile Health, and East Texas Towing and Storage all responded to the scene and are currently searching the wooded area for the downed aircraft at this time the condition of the pilot and number of occupants remains unknown to us, but once it is released from officials we will have an update.

 

 

 

East Texas Towing & Storage