Crime & Safety
Small Plane Crash Victims Identified
The private, single-engine plane crashed at takeoff from Albert Whitted Airport just before 2 p.m. Wednesday.
A 79-year-old St. Petersburg resident died Wednesday, after the single-engine plane he was piloting crashed upon takeoff, according to TBO.com.
James Finnegan of Rialto Way on Snell Isle died at a local hospital after rescuers pulled him from the wreckage. He was a pilot taking a course to update his skilles when he crashed at the St. Pete airport.
James Murphy, his teacher, was injured in the crash and is hospitalized in stable condition. Murphy lives near Gandy Boulevard in St. Petersburg.
Find out what's happening in Pinellas Beachesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Rescuers removed the two men from the plane, rushing them to the hospital. Finnegan died but Murphy is reported to be in stable condition, according to TBO.com.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.