Colleagues Mourn Loss of Orlando Couple in Tragic Texas Plane Crash

ORLANDO, Fla. – In a heartbreaking incident, a cherished pilot from Orlando and his wife perished in a plane crash in Texas this week. The couple was renowned for owning an aviation business in Orlando.

Remarkably, their dog managed to survive the crash.

Their passing has left a void among friends and colleagues who remember them for their unwavering commitment to helping others. They are deeply mourned by the community.

Pilot and flight instructor John Tenney recently demonstrated a Beech A36 flight simulator, which is the same model aircraft that Ron and Barbara Timmermans were piloting during the tragic crash. The incident occurred Wednesday night when the aircraft collided with trees and struck a power line while attempting to land near Brownsboro, Texas.

“I was utterly devastated,” Tenney expressed. “We are going to miss him greatly. He was my mentor and spiritual guide.”

Tenney said Ron was his neighbor, church friend, and colleague at the Florida Aviation Network. He also helped train pilots at the UCF Business Incubator as an independent contract instructor.

“Ron was an important part of training hundreds of pilots, especially on Beechcraft planes. He was the National Flight Instructor of the Year in 2021,” the Florida Aviation Network said in a statement.

Tenney also said, “I flew with him just a month ago. He seemed like a confident pilot to me. I know it’s not pilot error.”

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Ron Timmermans reported oil covering the windshield, clouding his view.

“I’m sure he did a thorough pre-flight exam before. He always does. He always looks at everything,” Tenney said.

The National Transportation Safety Board will examine the wreckage before moving the aircraft to a secure facility.