Pilot killed after plane crashes into Florida home

Saturday, February 23, 2019
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WPVI) -- A 64-year-old pilot was killed when his plane crashed through the roof of a Florida home Saturday afternoon.

His trainee suffered minor injuries.
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Police say the two men were flying with the goal of simulating engine failure training.

It's unknown if they were simulating engine failure at the time of the crash.

A 17- year-old girl inside the home was pinned against the wall. She was freed by firefighters.
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Her mom and brother were not injured and neither were three kids playing in the driveway.
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