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Tragic Plane Crash Claims Country Star Brett James and Family

10/27/2025

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Brett James, a country music star, died in a plane crash at Macon County Airport, along with his wife Melody Carole and her daughter Meryl Wilson.
The NTSB preliminary report says James attempted a 360-degree turn to land the Cirrus SR22T and last spoke with air traffic control at 6,800 feet.
Witnesses said the plane was flying low and rocking before crashing; the investigation remains ongoing with no engine-failure signs.

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Brett James, a country music star, died in a plane crash at Macon County Airport, along with his wife Melody Carole and her daughter Meryl Wilson.
The NTSB preliminary report says James attempted a 360-degree turn to land the Cirrus SR22T and last spoke with air traffic control at 6,800 feet.
Witnesses said the plane was flying low and rocking before crashing; the investigation remains ongoing with no engine-failure signs.