A father and son duo and two close family friends have been identified as the victims who died in a horrific plane crash in Arizona.
A total of five local residents died after a Honda HA-420 aircraft collided with a car after “impacting” the fence outside Falcon Field Airport in Mesa around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Four of the five, who were aboard the small plane, have been identified as Spencer Lindhal, 43, Rustin Randall, 48, Drew Kimball, 44, and his son Grahm Kimball, 12.
Another unidentified person who was on the plane was the only survivor. They are currently being treated for burns at the hospital, according to the Mesa Police Department.
The driver of the vehicle also died, but his name has not yet been released.
Father and son, Drew Kimball, 44, and Grahm Kimball, 12, died Tuesday in a horrific plane crash in Mesa, Arizona.
Spencer Lindhal, 43, and Rustin Randall, 48, also lost their lives. A total of five people died, one of them the unidentified driver of the vehicle.
There were a total of five people aboard the Honda HA-420 jet. Four of them died, while an unidentified passenger survived and suffered burns.
Drew and Grahm’s wife and mother posted a heartfelt tribute to their loved ones on Wednesday with an image of the late father and son smiling side by side.
‘Our hearts are terribly heavy as we share the passing of Drew and Grahm in a tragic plane crash yesterday.
“We are completely devastated, but we find comfort in knowing that there was a glorious reunion with Braden on the other side. We stand firm and know, without a doubt, that families are forever,” Tanya Kimball wrote.
He referred to her and Drew’s late son, Braden Kimball, who committed suicide in December 2023.
“Please pray for the other two families involved, the Lindahl and Randall families,” Tanya added in a post on her Instagram Story.
A candlelight vigil will be held Saturday for the father and son.
Another family member, Becky Kimball, shared Tanya’s post and said: ‘My heart is broken. Literally. Please pray for Tanya, Hallie and Jack.
Tanya Kimball with her late husband Drew and son Grahm. The family previously lost their son and brother Braden Kimball, who committed suicide in December 2023.
Nate Porter, a friend of Rustin and Spencer, said the two men “were like brothers.”
HOPE Mental Foundation, a nonprofit organization Drew was involved with, also paid tribute to the father and son on Facebook.
‘We are heartbroken to hear the news of the tragic loss of our friend Drew, his son Grahm and their friends last night.
‘We are grateful to have heard his speech at our gala where 200 guests heard his message about the importance of communicating with our children and loved ones. We will honor his message and legacy at Hope.
“Our prayers are with the Kimball family and all those affected by the tragedy,” the organization added.
Nate Porter, a friend of Rustin and Spencer shared a montage video filled with images of the two men who he said “were like brothers.”
Last night we lost two extraordinary men. Spencer Lindhal and Rustin Randall. “They were like brothers and we raised our families together,” Porter said.
‘I will be forever grateful for the time we spent together. Please keep their families in your prayers.”
As of Wednesday morning, Greenfield Road, where the fiery collision took place, remains closed in both directions from McKellips to McDowell Road.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the plane “impacted the airport perimeter fence” before skidding toward a car “during an aborted takeoff,” the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said.
Terrifying videos and images showed a large plume of smoke billowing from the site as orange flames rose.
There were also numerous emergency vehicles at the scene.
As of Wednesday morning, Greenfield Road, where the fiery collision took place, remains closed in both directions from McKellips to McDowell Road, the Mesa Police Department at X Street said.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the NTSB are currently investigating the cause of the crash.
A preliminary report on the incident will be released in 30 days and a final report is expected in one to two years, the NTSB said.