Officials release names of victims in Akron plane crash

Published
May 26, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Akron, Ohio
Akron Fulton Airport
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Akron Ohio in Akron, Ohio: A 1963 Piper Cherokee single-engine aircraft crashed into a home in Akron, Ohio, killing Flight Instructor Colin Albee (39) and Pilot David Garcia (38). The NTSB is investigating the cause, and the aircraft was removed from the property for further analysis.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Colin Albee Named in reporting
David Garcia Named in reporting

Original reporting

Officials release names of victims in Akron plane crash

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