The pilot killed in a Sunday morning crash in a Wesley Chapel neighborhood has been identified as Michael Bailey, 59. The Cessna 401B took off from Tampa North Aero Park and crashed in the Grand Oaks subdivision, damaging one home but causing no injuries on the ground. Witnesses observed the plane flying low and believe the pilot attempted an emergency landing between houses. Residents noted this incident is part of a pattern of minor crashes in the area. The FAA and NTSB are investigating, with a preliminary report expected within 30 days and a final report in one to two years.
Michael Bailey Confirmed as Pilot Who Perished in Wesley Chapel Plane Crash
