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Pilot remembered as passionate aviator after crash

A 23-year-old pilot died in a Polk County plane crash; friends and family remember him as aviation-driven.
WHO: A 23-year-old pilot
WHAT: A plane crash killed the pilot; he is being remembered for his passion for aviation.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 5:58 PM ET
WHERE: Polk County, Florida
WHY: The crash is being investigated; no specific cause has been reported.

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