Patient recalls pediatric surgeon before fatal crash
By The BriefBrief
A 14-year-old scoliosis patient and her mother said pediatric surgeon Dr. David Siambanes changed her life just months before he and his wife were killed in a plane crash in Hillsborough County. The family shared memories of his care as investigators respond to the crash.
WHO:Dr. David Siambanes; his wife; a 14-year-old scoliosis patient; the patient’s mother
WHAT:The patient and her mother remember the pediatric surgeon who was killed in a Hillsborough County plane crash, describing the impact of his treatment shortly before the deaths.
WHEN:Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:No motive has been reported. The cause of the plane crash is not stated in the provided details.
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