JOHN BURLEY, Pennsylvania – Officials are investigating the plane crash that resulted in the death of John Burley in Forest County. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Burley’s small aircraft crashed into the Allegheny National Forest while flying from Erie to Forest County.
The National Transportation Safety Board (N.T.S.B.) is currently looking into the accident, while friends, coworkers, and loved ones of John Burley mourn his loss and await more details about the crash. Despite the tragic incident, those who knew Burley remember him as a determined and adventurous person who loved flying and exploring new places.
One of Burley’s friends, Casey Bassett, expressed the pain of losing him and the desire to find out exactly what happened. Meanwhile, coworkers at Everything Ice in Salix reflected on Burley’s positive impact and expressed the sentiment that he will never be replaced.
His wife, Ronnie Burley, fondly recalled John’s love for flying and his adventurous spirit. She described him as determined and always up for a new experience.
The crash has left a void in the lives of those who knew John Burley, and the investigation into the accident is ongoing. The community is left to mourn the loss of a beloved individual who brought joy and positivity to those around him.