Pilot Killed in Small Plane Crash During Takeoff in Georgia
A pilot, identified as Tim Scheuing, was killed when his small plane crashed during takeoff at the Waycross-Ware County Airport in Georgia. The crash occurred weeks before the expected birth of his second daughter.
Birmingham, AL, November 8, 2026 — A pilot died Tuesday when his small plane crashed during a takeoff attempt at the Waycross-Ware County Airport in Georgia.
The pilot has been identified as Tim Scheuing. The incident occurred as Scheuing was attempting to take off from the airport.
The exact date and time of the crash were not immediately available. Information regarding the make and model of the aircraft was also not provided.
The crash took place just weeks before the expected birth of Scheuing’s second daughter. No further details about the circumstances of the crash, including the cause or any potential contributing factors, have been released.
The Waycross-Ware County Airport is a public airport located in Waycross, Georgia.
Federal authorities, typically including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), are usually involved in investigating general aviation accidents. However, the extent of their involvement and the findings of any investigation were not stated in the provided information.
Story summarized from the original created by Taylor Lewis, Gray News staff on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.
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