Houston–Calbert James Waller Dies in Plane Crash on Westerpine Lane
Posted on Thursday, February 7th, 2019 at 12:49 am
Local authorities have identified the victim who died in a plane accident on Westerpine Lane near Katy, reports say.
Just after 4:00 p.m., emergency crews responded to the 22000 block of Westerpine Lane after receiving a call reporting a crash. According to initial reports, a single-engine Mooney M20, for yet unknown reasons, crashed nose first in a wooded area in Katy. Preliminary investigation shows that the plane first clipped a power line before hitting the ground.
The pilot, who authorities believed was the only occupant during the incident, died from the impact. He was identified as 69-year-old Calbert James Waller.
No additional details were released as of this writing.
The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the cause.
We express our deepest condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength you need to get through this difficult moment in your life. We strongly believe that the Houston Police Department with assistance from National Transportation Safety Board will do everything in its power to bring those responsible to justice.
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