Identity Of Pilot Released In Fatal Crash

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OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. (AP) - Anderson County Sheriff Paul White said a wet, mushy grass landing strip, coupled with a strong crosswind, were likely factors in the airplane crash that killed a Powell man.

White is also a commercial airline pilot, reported The Knoxville News Sentinel.

His office identified the dead pilot as 66-year-old Doyle R. Chadwick.

Investigators said the single-engine plane traveled 800-900 feet after it touched down near Oliver Springs before it struck a tree on the pilot's side of the cabin Sunday.

Three other people aboard suffered minor injuries: 49-year-old Phillip Byrge, 12-year-old Nathan Byrge and 8-year-old Mary Byrge.

No address was available Monday for the passengers.

The plane was a four-seat Piper Cherokee registered to a flying club.

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