A devastating plane crash occurred in Franklin, Tennessee, after a aircraft departed from an airport in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, nearly three hours earlier, according to investigators. The crash resulted in the loss of all three individuals who were onboard the ill-fated flight.

The identities of the victims have yet to be publicly released, but authorities have already notified their relatives about the heartbreaking incident. The plane, registered to Baton Rouge plastic surgeon Lucius "Tre" Doucet, was found in pieces, indicating that it had broken apart mid-air, leaving behind a debris field spanning nearly half a mile.

The flight, which departed from Louisiana Regional Airport in Gonzales at 8:53 a.m., was en route to a regional airport in Louisville, as indicated by the flight records. The manager of Louisiana Regional confirmed that Doucet, the owner of the plane, had stored his aircraft at the facility.

Reports suggest that the crash was reported to authorities in Franklin, Tennessee, when a resident called 911 at 12:05 p.m., informing them of a "possible plane crash" south of Interstate 840 in Williamson County, approximately 35 minutes south of Nashville.

Authorities have revealed that the aircraft involved in the tragedy was a single-engine Beechcraft V35, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). However, the tail number and registered owner of the plane were not immediately disclosed by the FAA.

Disturbing audio obtained from the crash investigation reveals an air traffic controller attempting to guide the pilot towards a possible landing location "16 miles north" of their current position. Unfortunately, contact with the aircraft was abruptly lost, leaving the control tower employee to express their concerns over communication failures.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities in Williamson County are working tirelessly to gather crucial information and piece together the events that led to this tragic accident. The community mourns the loss of the three lives, awaiting further updates from the authorities.