Caught on video: Firefighter knocked down by explosion after fatal plane crash
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In the video above, shot by Mike Howell, a firefighter is knocked down after a small explosion occurs while trying to extinguish a fire following the crash of a plane yesterday at a golf course (Monday) in Boone, North Carolina. The crash, shortly after took-off, killed one person and injured two others.
Below, is radio traffic from the incident. Thanks to our friends at FireNews.net and Carolinas Fire Page for sending this video to STATter911.com.
Officials said three people were on the Piper PA-32 aircraft when it crashed on the Boone Golf Club course around 1 p.m. Authorities say the crash site is just northwest of Runway 13 at the Boone Airport.
Emergency officials said the two of the three victims were airlifted to area hospitals, one of whom is said to have severe burns. Both surviving victims are said to have suffered serious injuries.
One person, Benjamin Franklin Chappell, 69, of Boone, died of injuries sustained in the crash and was pronounced deceased on the scene.
Boone Police say Chappell is a retired state trooper with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, and was stationed out of Watauga County.
