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Two Hurt as Aerobatic Biplane Crashes and Burns in Rural Lake County, Florida

Fox 35 Orlando reported one person was flown to a hospital with burn injuries after the August 14 crash near the Seminole-Lake Gliderport; the FAA said it would investigate.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 14, 2026, 5:38 p.m. ET
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A small aerobatic biplane crashed and burned in a rural part of Lake County, Florida, on August 14, 2026, injuring people, according to Fox 35 Orlando. The event is still developing and the cause has not been determined. Fox 35 Orlando reported the crash happened near the Seminole-Lake Gliderport, south of . The Fire Department said the first 911 call came in at around 9:41 a.m. people were on board, the outlet reported: one was flown to a nearby hospital with burn injuries, and a second was not seriously hurt. The aircraft was a , an aerobatic biplane, according to Fox 35 Orlando. A photograph released by the Fire Department showed the aircraft completely destroyed, with only charred remains. No cause has been established.

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Terrain elevation
643 ft
Nearest aerodrome
0.2 miles NNE of Seven Gullies Airport (0NK3)

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