Fresno aviation community mourns flight instructor Danna Eady after fatal crash
Danna Eady, a 41-year-old flight instructor and mentor in the Central Valley aviation community, died following a single-engine plane crash near Sierra Sky Park Airport in Fresno on September 5, 2026. Her two children also died at the scene, while her husband, Craig Eady, died in the hospital on September 7. Colleagues and students at Reedley College are remembering her as a dedicated educator who significantly impacted aspiring pilots. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash, and a support campaign has been established to assist the family with funeral expenses.
