Witnesses describe deadly plane crash near Keystone Heights Airpark

What began as a day of remembrance turned into tragedy Saturday morning when a small plane went down near Keystone Heights Airpark, killing a 46-year-old pilot from St. Augustine.

Hundreds of Jeep enthusiasts had gathered nearby for a fundraiser honoring fallen law enforcement officers when the crash happened just before noon.

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Witnesses said the event came to a sudden stop after a loud boom echoed across the area.

Wendy Drinkwater, who was attending the Jeep event, says she saw the plane crash during an aerobatic maneuver…

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