Titusville plane crash kills pilot near Space Coast Regional Airport

A single-engine Mooney M20F aircraft crashed near the Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, Florida, on Monday morning, resulting in the death of the pilot.

The accident occurred around 10:16 a.m. local time. According to reports from the Titusville Fire Department, the aircraft may have struck a power line before crashing onto a roadway. Due to the severity of the impact and fire, authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of the pilot, pending official identification and family notification.

Florida Power and Light temporarily suspended electricity to nearby areas as a precaution following the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are leading the investigation into the cause of the crash.