Chambers County: Man, teen grandson killed in Hankamer plane crash, officials say

Chambers County plane crash kills man and his grandson, officials say

A La Porte man and his grandson were found dead after their small plane crashed in Hankamer, Texas. FOX 26's Abigail Dye shares details from the Chambers County Sheriff's Office.

HANKAMER, Texas - A La Porte man and his young grandson are dead after their small plane crashed in Chambers County, according to the sheriff's office.

Chambers County plane crash

FULL police report: Deadly Chambers County plane crash

A La Porte man and his young grandson were found dead after their small plane crashed in Chambers County on Sunday, according to the sheriff's office. Chief Deputy Nate Sheldon explained the incident to FOX 26.

What we know:

Officials say they were notified at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday about a possible downed aircraft near FM 1724 and I-10 in Hankamer.

They say Larry Motte from La Porte was flying with his grandson, who a Texas DPS sergeant says was a 14-year-old visiting from Austin.

According to the DPS sergeant, the two were flying a single-engine Rockwell Commander 114 aircraft out of the Baytown area.

The plane last transmitted data at about 5 p.m., showing a loss of altitude. A citizen alerted officials about the aircraft not coming back.

Chambers County officials launched a search for the aircraft with Texas Game Wardens, Texas DPS, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

At about 11 a.m. on Sunday, officials say the aircraft was found in a remote wooded area near FM 1724. Motte and his grandson were found deceased.

What we don't know:

There is no information at this time about where the plane was going or why it went down.

What's next:

Chambers County officials say the crash will be investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration.