Jesse Lord
1983-07-20
LOST CREEK, W.Va., July 20 (UPI) - A small plane developed engine trouble, crashed in a field and burst into flames minutes after taking off from Benedum Airport today, killing the four Texas men aboard.
Capt. Robert Leahy of the Cleveland police said the propeller driver aircraft, a Gulfstream Commander, crashed next to the Hilti Steel Industry Products Corporation while approaching the airport for a landing about 3:30 P.M.
The authorities tentatively identified the victims as J.W. Graham, the pilot; Jesse Lord, 27 years old; David Ischy, 23, and Gary Stanley, all from Austin.
Capt. Robert Leahy of the Cleveland police said the propeller driver aircraft, a Gulfstream Commander, crashed next to the Hilti Steel Industry Products Corporation while approaching the airport for a landing about 3:30 P.M.
The authorities tentatively identified the victims as J.W. Graham, the pilot; Jesse Lord, 27 years old; David Ischy, 23, and Gary Stanley, all from Austin.