Oklahoma City church officials express grief over deaths of three members in Sundance Airport plane crash
Two boys and their father were among the four killed in a Tuesday plane crash at Sundance Airport, and the church they belonged to is grieving their loss.
Two boys and their father were among the four killed in a Tuesday plane crash at Sundance Airport, and the church they belonged to is grieving their loss.
Two boys and their father were among the four killed in a Tuesday plane crash at Sundance Airport, and the church they belonged to is grieving their loss.
Two boys and their father were among the four killed in a Tuesday plane crash at Sundance Airport, and the church they belonged to is grieving their loss.
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Quail Springs Baptist Church on Friday released a statement saying they were heartbroken by the deaths of Daniel Swineheart and his two sons.
“On Tuesday, August 6, Daniel Swinehart, a proud veteran who served his country with honor, and his two young sons, Landin, 13, and Hudson, 10, who both embraced life with the joy and enthusiasm typical of boys their age, tragically lost their lives in a plane crash. Daniel's wife and the boys' mother, Victoria Swinehart, was not on board the aircraft and is enduring this grief with the support of her family, friends, and church community. In these dark times, we draw strength from our faith,” church officials said in the statement.
At about 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oklahoma City first responders were called out to the crash site at the airport. A preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration said the plane was taking off when the left wing struck a hay bale, and the plane crashed into a nearby wooded area.
“During this extremely sensitive period, we ask that the media and public respect the family's wish for privacy. Our church doors remain open for those who seek solace and fellowship, and our pastoral staff is available to provide support,” church officials said in the statement.
The fourth person who died in the crash has not been identified.
Church officials said anyone wishing to express their condolences to the family or inquire about how to offer support is asked to call Executive Pastor Ray Griffin at 405-302-3025.
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