Kentucky State Police is reporting that a bag of cocaine and a large sum of cash has been found in the wreckage of a crashed aircraft in Henderson.
Authorities previously said the plane may have been stolen.
The plane crashed sometime between 11:00 Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning at the Henderson City-Henderson County Airport, according to police. The crash was discovered Wednesday morning at 7:00 by airport workers.
Two men, 47-year-old Barry Hill and 48-year-old George Tucker, both of Sanford, North Carolina, were killed in the wreck. Kentucky State Police said neither man was a certified pilot. Police said the plane, a Bellanca 17-30A aircraft, was either stolen or being used without the owner’s authorization.
Investigators believe Tucker and Hill were likely in the Henderson area looking for fuel to continue their journey. Police added that the aircraft ran out of fuel causing the motor to stall. The nose of the plane fell to the ground, killing both men. It is believed Tucker was the pilot and Hill was a passenger.
While investigating the crash, Kentucky State Police located several duffle bags containing personal belongings, with one duffle bag containing a large sum of cash and cocaine.
The private aircraft is believed to have been taken from the Rome, North Carolina area.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000
