POLK COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a report of plane crash near the Livingston Municipal Airport yesterday afternoon. The preliminary report indicates at approximately on 6-13-20 on 6:30 p.m., a 1970 Beachcraft airplane was flying from Houston to Deridder, Louisiana when the plane reportedly experiences mechanical issues.

 

The pilot attempted to land the plane at the Livingston Municipal airport but crashed just east of the runway. The pilot is identified as 54-year-old Tony Presley from Deridder. Presley was transported to Hermann Hospital in Conroe by medical helicopter for treatment.

 

A passenger with Presley is identified as 57-year-old Robin Presley. Robin Presley was transported to CHI St. Luke’s Hospital in Livingston with unknown injuries.

 

The FAA and NTSB have been notified and will be conducting the investigation. No additional information is available at this time.