Airplane crash at Turvile

Sat. July 18, 2015:
New Horizons Airport air traffic control reported an aircraft declaring an emergency. The Firelands Port Authority Harbor Patrol was dispatched to stand at the ready along with the Firelands Rural Fire District. Shortly after being notified to stand by Harbor Patrol officers reported heavy flames showing from Turvile near Sunset Stables.

Agencies on scene:

• Firelands Rural Fire District
• Firelands Port Authority Harbor Patrol
• Maritime Coast Guard

FRFD Members on scene:

• District Chief Laville 
• Deputy Chief Aurora
• Captain Walker
• Lieutenant Solo
• Dispatcher Rimgale

 FPA-Harbor Patrol Members on scene:

• Chief John Marchlewski 
• Captain S. Wolf
• Lieutenant L. Wolf
• Officer J. Benoir

The crash was reported late evening and ran well into the early morning hours.

Firelands RFD units on scene:

• Engine 381
• ARFF 383
• Truck 384
• Engine 386
• Rescue 388