James Duke VanLue Killed in Zavalla Plane Crash near Private Runway

Zavalla, Texas (June 28, 2020) – A 40-year-old Tomball man was killed in a plane crash early Saturday morning in Zavalla, according to officials.

The crash happened at about 2:00 a.m. near a private landing strip.

Officials said James Duke VanLue was flying a single-engine Piper Aircraft from Tomball to Zavalla when he clipped the top of some trees and crashed just north of the private runway.

The plane wasn’t located until around 12:30 p.m., and VanLue was pronounced dead at the scene.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Duke VanLue.

Most plane crashes are often caused by malfunctioning parts, communication problems, and pilot error. The outcome of these crashes is devastating.

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