What happened in the Titusville plane crash? Here's what we know

A single-engine plane crashed in Titusville, Florida, on Monday, Sept. 7, killing the pilot. The pilot, identified as Dr. Michael Hood from Tennessee, was the only person on board. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Space Coast Regional Airport when the pilot reported engine trouble.

List of US Planes That Have Crashed in 2026

How many plane crashes have happened in the U.S. in 2026? NTSB data shows 609 airplane accidents as the Amazon cargo plane disaster in Miami adds to the year's major aviation incidents.

Pilot of small plane dies in crash near Space Coast Regional Airport

The pilot of a small airplane was killed in a fiery plane crash Monday, Sept. 7, not far from the Space Coast Regional Airport, Titusville officials said. Emergency crews responded at 10:16 a.m. to reports of the crash on Columbia Boulevard,