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The pilot who crashed in Dothan today (Saturday) diverted from Grand Strand Airport due to heavy storms. Two people died when the Beechcraft Baron went down at a high rate of speed just north of the state line. Captain Robert Katz, a commercial pilot and flight instructor of more than 40 years, said in his opinion the crash was avoidable. “This pilot should not have attempted this approach...
Updated 7:27 p.m. A twin engine plane crashed north of Old Dothan Road Saturday (today), killing two people. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the crash occurred around 1 p.m. The six seat private plane was headed from Spartanburg to Myrtle Beach when it fell off radar near the state line, Rogers said. The sheriff’s office, Highway Patrol and Wildlife Resources Commission, along with Tabor City and Nakina fire departments....
Breaking news Columbus and Horry county authorities are searching for a possible plane crash near the Dothan area. Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers said the plane dropped off Myrtle Beach radar around 1 p.m. In addition to ground units from both counties, a private helicopter is involved in the search. It has not been confirmed if the plane crashed or made an emergency landing. Check back with CCN...