According to the Federal Aviation Administration, John Burley was flying his 2 seater aircraft from Erie over forest county, on Friday, when it crashed into the Allegheny National Forest at around 88 knots, or 100 miles per hour.

The National Transportation Safety Board (N.T.S.B.) Is investigating the accident.

Meanwhile, friends, coworkers, and loved ones say it hurts them to see John Burley go despite having “a few more decades in him.”

He’s been really helpful, and it's just really painful that he’s gone. We're just waiting to find out exactly what happened.” says Casey Bassett, a friend of John Burley.

Coworkers of john burley, at the “Everything Ice” company, in Salix say there’s only one way to go and that’s forward. Burley’s coworker Chris Tucker, says “He will not be replaced.”

John Burley’s wife, Ronnie Burley, says he loved flying. He loved flying, just going to random places to go eat. Was always up for an adventure. Just determined. When he put his mind to something, he got it done.” she says.

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