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    YouTube Celebrity and Father Die in Fiery Plane Crash in Tennessee

    2023-12-10
    • YouTube aviation star Jenny Blalock and her father James died in a plane crash in Tennessee.
    • Jenny ran a YouTube channel called TNFlygirl, sharing her flying experiences.
    • An FAA and National Transportation Safety Board investigation is ongoing.

    A tragic incident occurred involving YouTube aviation personality Jenny Blalock, 45, and her 78-year-old father James Blalock.

    They were both killed in a plane crash near Pulaski, Tennessee. The crash involved Jenny's Beechcraft 35, a single-engine plane, and happened shortly after she posted a video of her last flight with her father.

    Jenny Blalock, known on YouTube as TNFlygirl, was a business owner and a passionate private pilot. She shared her flying experiences on her channel, which had over 15,000 followers. Her father, James, also had years of flying experience. The pair left from Knoxville Downtown Island Airport roughly an hour before the crash, as per Flight Aware data.

    The crash site, located in a remote area near Diana Ridge Road, was difficult to access. Emergency services responded quickly, but both occupants of the plane were found deceased. A neighbor attempted a rescue after witnessing the crash but was unable to save them. Jenny's last video, featuring her father, shows her piloting a Cherokee 180 plane.

    The Blalock family expressed their gratitude for the community's support and prayers during this difficult time. The aviation community and friends have shared their condolences on social media. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

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