The plane, however, crashed during takeoff, leaving the jet burning and inverted on the tarmac, killing everyone on board. Among them a corporate pilot who was recently hired at the Texas law firm linked to the plane, and an event planner who had worked with the firm on previous occasions.

The last thing he said before leaving class was, ‘I’ve enjoyed years of flying… it’s been so good to me… and I’d really encourage you guys to pursue aviation,”

Six are presumed dead after a Houston-registered plane crashed in Maine. Though the cause and purpose of flight remain unknown, here's what we do know so far.

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner says the victims from the plane crash in Bangor on Sunday are now in their care as they work to identify them.

CBS2 meteorologist Roland Steadham killed in Idaho plane crash after decade-long career. The devoted father and grandfather loved recreational flying.

Top Stories from Jan. Editor’s Note: News 5 corrected this article to reflect the location of the crash. DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — A small plane crashed in the Daphne area on Thursday afternoon. According to Chief Menard with the Belforest Volunteer Fire Department,

The beloved veteran CBS meteorologist and aviation mentor who was killed in plane crash in rural Idaho told students how much he loved flying — and wished for them to one day feel the same — during his last visit before the accident.

Many of the families have stayed in touch. They hold weekly calls to connect and support one another, but also to organize their advocacy for safer skies.

Meteorologist Roland Steadham has died at age 67 following a plane crash. Steadham, who was a chief meteorologist for CBS2, was named as one of two victims in a small plane crash in Idaho. CBS affiliate KBOI confirmed on Tuesday,