3 killed in Geauga County plane crash identified
Summary
Car Crash Middlefield Ohio in Middlefield, Ohio: On Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m., a Piper Comanche 250 crashed into a field on the 17030 block of Bridge Road in Middlefield, Geauga County, Ohio. The aircraft was en route to land at Geauga County Airport and broke up a mile before the landing site. All three passengers—76‑year‑old Thomas Cunningham from Rome, 71‑year‑old John Taipale from Geneva, and 40‑year‑old Alexander Taipale, also from Geneva—sustained fatal injuries. The crash remains under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Geauga County Coroner’s Office, and local fire department.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Cunningham | Unknown | Fatal |
| John Taipale | Unknown | Fatal |
| Alexander Taipale | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Fatal |
Original reporting
3 killed in Geauga County plane crash identified