A twin‑engine Cessna went down Saturday night near the 900 block of Nelson Road in Baldwin County, killing the pilot and his dog.

What’s Happening

The Cessna 310 crashed into a wooded area on Georgia State Route 212.

Baldwin County fire, sheriff’s deputies, a drone unit and Atrium EMS responded.

Between the Lines : The cause of the crash is still unknown. Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board investigators are expected on Sunday to take over the probe.

Nelson Road

What’s Next?: Federal investigators will look for mechanical issues, weather factors or human error to prevent future tragedies.

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