Single Mom tragically killed by airplane while riding lawnmower at Oklahoma Airport
In a devastating incident at Broken Bow Airport in Oklahoma, a young single mother lost her life after being struck by an airplane while riding a lawnmower. Samantha Hayes, a 27-year-old loving friend and devoted mother to three children, was fatally hit by the wing of a 1972 Bananza A36 aircraft. The pilot, James Baxter, who is 70 years old, was preparing to land on the runway when he noticed Hayes in the field.
Despite Baxter’s attempts to pull up and clear Hayes’ path, he was unsuccessful and the wing of the plane struck her in the head, causing fatal injuries. The tragic accident resulted in Hayes being pronounced dead at the scene due to severe head trauma. The details of whether Hayes worked at Broken Bow Airport, which is known to have no air traffic control and is believed to be sparsely populated, are still unclear.
Friends and family remember Samantha Hayes as a wonderful mother who worked tirelessly to provide a safe and loving home for her children. Darlene Tadleigh, a friend, expressed her grief on Facebook, saying, Samantha Hayes was a wonderful great mom to her 3 babies! She was a single mom who worked hard to give them a safe and loving home! These babies knew they were loved every day, all day!
Another friend, Carley Hayes, shared her sorrow and reminisced about Samantha’s character, You were one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met, I’ve never heard you say a cuss word or talk down on anyone. You were so full of life and had a whole life ahead of you with your precious babies. You’ve got a whole family that’s gonna make sure those babies are good, I promise.
The pilot, James Baxter, emerged from the incident unharmed. While the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not have age restrictions for private plane pilots, commercial airlines are prohibited from employing individuals over the age of 65. No further information has been disclosed regarding Baxter, and no charges have been filed against him. The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety is currently investigating the tragic incident.
This heart-wrenching event serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the unforeseen dangers that can arise. It has left a community in mourning and a family devastated by the loss of a beloved mother. As the investigation continues, loved ones are left grappling with the immense grief brought on by the tragic accident that claimed the life of Samantha Hayes.
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