Small plane crash kills pilot in Eustis

EUSTIS, Fla. — A small plane crash at the Eustis airport killed the pilot, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said.

The pilot died at the scene of the crash on Eustis Airport Road at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, according to a report.

A witness said the pilot, John Farmer, 47, of Orlando, was doing bunny hops on the runway while flying a red and white Trike aircraft, according to a report.

The small aircraft flew south before attempting a final approach to the runway when it drifted beyond some trees and crashed, the witness said.

Farmer was ejected with the plane landing on top of him, the report said. Witnesses moved the plane off of Farmer.

The FAA is investigating the crash.

Hear the 911 calls from witnesses to the crash:

Audio: 911 calls in Eustis plane crash The pilot of a Trike aircraft was killed in a crash Sunday morning.

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