St. Landry, LA – Two Killed in Plane Crash on Spillway Road

St. Landry, LA (June 19, 2019) – Police confirmed that two men were killed in a plane crash that took place on Spillway Road in St. Landry on Wednesday.

The two men have since been identified as 49-year-old Kirk Bellard and 38-year-old Marcus Guidry, his passenger. They were the only two people in the plane at the time of the crash.

The plane crashed around 12:15 p.m. for unknown circumstances at the Atchafalaya Basin. The incident took place on Spillway Road just north of Henderson. When police and other responders arrived, they found the plane lying in the middle of the gravel road.

FAA investigators have since taken a closer look at the scene and they, along with the National Transportation Safety Board, will be conducting an investigation into the accident.

The investigation is ongoing at this time.

Our sincerest sympathies are warmly extended to the family and friends of the parties whose lives were taken in this accident.

Plane Crashes in Louisiana

Planes are relatively safe modes of transportation; however, private planes are known to bring the most plane accidents every year across the U.S. Though these accidents do not happen as commonly as others due to the fact that pilots are properly trained to manage their vehicles, they still tend to occur every year. Louisiana is no stranger to plane accidents. If you have lost somebody you love in a fatal plane accident and you believe that negligence was at play, you might have rights moving forward.

The Fisher Injury Lawyers are fully dedicated to helping you receive reimbursement for a wide variety of losses such as medical bills incurred, funeral costs, emotional suffering, and more after you have lost somebody you love in a serious plane accident. We realize that balancing the feelings of grief you might have and the financial aspects of your case might be a challenging reality to face, which is why we would like to extend a helping hand to you at this time. Please contact us at 225-766-1234 to find out what we can do for you.

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Disclaimer: Fisher Injury Lawyer is an involved member of our local community, and as such, our intent is always to improve the lives and safety of those in our community. These accidents are a devastating reality of life in our cities and across our state and our hearts go out to all those affected by them. We hope that by casting a light on these accidents, we will encourage others to take more care in their daily lives to avoid these accidents in the future. These posts are not a solicitation for business, and the information included in them should not be construed as legal or medical advice. If you’ve been involved in an accident, you should contact a qualified attorney to discuss the specifics or your case, and we wish the best for all those affected by these accidents.