A group of Amarillo Pickleball Club players was killed when a small plane crashed en route to a tournament in Texas. The Cessna 421C went down Thursday in Wimberley while heading to New Braunfels National Airport for an event at The Cranky Pickle, according to The Daily Mail. Authorities said all five people aboard—including four players and the pilot—were killed after the aircraft crashed into trees. A preliminary investigation found that the aircraft was traveling at “a high rate of speed at the time of impact,” and authorities have not found signs of a mid-air collision. The victims were identified as Seren Wilson, Brooke Skypala, Stacy Hedrick, Glenn Appling, and Hayden Dillard. The tournament has since been canceled. Players are expected to gather for a prayer before events resume Saturday, head pro Martin Robertson told the outlet. In a statement, the club said the loss would be felt deeply across the tight-knit community but stressed the impact on families was “most horrible,” asking for support as loved ones navigate the aftermath.
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