Plane Crash Victims ID'd, Neighbors Plan Candlelight Vigil

YORBA LINDA, CA — Days after a plane fell from the sky into a Yorba Linda home, killing five people including the pilot, neighbors and those touched by the tragedy planned a vigil honoring their memory.

The people who died in the home were identified Wednesday as 85-year- old Roy Lee Anderson of Yorba Linda, his 68-year-old wife Dahlia Marlies Leber Anderson of Yorba Linda, 48-year-old Stacie Norene Leber of Corona and 58-year- old Donald Paul Elliott of Norco.

Their families released a statement saying they were "devastated by our loss of our family members, who will be greatly missed."

"Our family bond is tight and each member lost in this tragedy represents more than just one role within our family," according to the statement. "We lost parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, spouses, sisters, brothers, aunts and uncles. The home lost was a beacon for so many family and friends where many celebrations were held.

"We want to thank our extended family and friends who have provided amazing support, kindness and compassion. It takes a village."

The family thanked the first responders and neighbors who tried to help after the crash, and all the agencies "who have worked so tirelessly since the incident to provide us with assistance and answers."

"As we deal with the reality that lies ahead, we ask that the news media please respect our privacy during this extremely difficult time."

The candlelight vigil will be held Thursday evening at Glenknoll Elementary School in the outdoor courtyard.

The 75-year-old pilot and restaurant owner who crashed into the home was identified as Antonio Pastini of Gardnerville, Nevada.

Pastini's 1981 twin-engine Cessna 414A nose-dived onto the 19000 block of Crestknoll Drive at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, about 10 minutes after departing from Fullerton Municipal Airport, according to National Transportation Safety Board Investigator Eliott Simpson.

Sheriff's deputies at the crash scene found a Chicago Police Department badge and retirement papers on the pilot, according to Orange County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Carrie Braun.

After consulting with Chicago police Monday night, it appeared the credentials were fake, according to Braun. According to various media reports, the badge he was carrying had been missing since 1978, although it was unclear if it had been lost or stolen.

An investigation was continuing into the cause of the fiery crash.

Radar data indicate the plane made a left turn and climbed 7,800 feet before crashing into the two-story home, leaving the cabin in a ravine behind the house and debris scattered over four blocks, Simpson said.

Pastini, who was flying solo, died at the scene, as did the four people in the home, Orange County Sheriff's Lt. Cory Martino said. The bodies of the four occupants of the home were badly burned, delaying their identification.

Two injured victims were hospitalized with moderate burn injuries, and one firefighter suffered a minor ankle injury.

NTSB investigator Maja Smith told reporters that many witnesses reported seeing the plane's wings and tail fall off before it crashed.

NTSB investigators combed the neighborhood this week, gathering evidence and picking up the pieces of the aircraft, which were to be taken to a storage facility in Phoenix for further examination.

A preliminary crash report was expected to be available in 10-14 days.

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City News Service contributed to this report.

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