"Tragic Plano Plane Crash Claims Pilot Days Before 88th Birthday"

An 87-year-old pilot, identified as Elzie M. McDonald, was killed in a plane crash in Plano, Texas, just days before his 88th birthday. The single-engine Mooney M20 crashed near a strip mall, causing a fire that damaged nearby storefronts. No one else was injured in the crash. Surveillance footage captured the moment of impact and subsequent flames. The NTSB is investigating the crash and expects to release a preliminary report within 15 days, focusing on the flight path and the pilot's actions.