3 killed when private plane crashes into Maryland woods: Officials - 6abc Philadelphia

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Bowie, Maryland
wooded area near a residential neighborhood
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Bowie Maryland in Bowie, Maryland: A single‑engine Piper Cherokee crashed into a wooded area near Bowie, Maryland on Sunday after taking off from Ocean City, New Jersey at about 11:30 p.m. ET. The wreckage contained the bodies of three adult men – the pilot and two passengers – who were pronounced dead. No injuries were reported on the ground. The crash is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration.

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3 killed when private plane crashes into Maryland woods: Officials - 6abc Philadelphia

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