NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 4, 2026Hillsborough
National Transportation Safety Board investigates Hillsborough County plane crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a plane crash in Hillsborough County that resulted in the deaths of two medical professionals. Investigators were on the scene Friday morning to examine debris and determine the cause of the incident.
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The investigation will determine the cause of a fatal aviation accident involving two medical professionals, which may lead to future safety recommendations or regulatory changes.
Key Facts
- The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the plane crash.
- The crash resulted in the deaths of two individuals, identified as Dr. David Siambanes and Dawn Stone.
- Both victims were medical professionals.
- Investigators were on-site as of Friday morning to search through debris.
Who's Mentioned
personDavid Siambanes“Victim; Director of the Scoliosis Center at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital”personDawn Stone“Victim; Nurse practitioner at AdventHealth”locationTampa Executive Airport“Departure point for the flight”locationHillsborough County“Location of the plane crash.”personDr. David Siambanes“Medical professional who died in the crash.”organizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Lead federal agency investigating the crash”personBradley Gottschalk“NTSB aviation accident investigator”locationU.S. 301“Location near the crash site”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Federal agency assisting in the investigation”