TAMPA, Fla. — The two people killed in a Tampa plane crash on Thursday morning near U.S. Highway 301 have been identified.
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said the pilot has been identified as David Saimbanes, 59 and Dawn Stone, 53.
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Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to the crash near the 7600 block of North U.S. 301 in Tampa.
At approximately 8:16 a.m., HCFR's Emergency Dispatch Communications Center began receiving multiple 911 calls about the crash.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a small aircraft heavily involved in fire.
Crews quickly attacked the fire and brought the blaze under control.
Two individuals were confirmed deceased.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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