YULEE, Fla. — A family in Yulee is still in shock after a small single-engine plane crash right outside their home Saturday morning. The crash caused their backyard fence to go up in flames. 

The family told First Coast News their family is safe but feels heartbroken for the 56-year-old man who lost his life.

90-year-old Billy Cowart and his wife are still trying to wrap their minds around a plane crashing just yards away from their home Saturday morning. He said he heard screams from his wife calling for help.

“It’s kind of unreal that at my house, a plane had crashed and a pilot had lost his life,” said Cowart.

A report from the Florida Highway Patrol said that a Piper single-engine aircraft was flying near the Yulee Airport on Blackrock Road Saturday at 9:35 a.m.

A 56-year-old pilot from Yulee was killed when the plane crashed in a wooded area right near Cowart’s home. Cowart and his wife said that they are grateful that they are OK.

“And you know another 70 foot, bingo, God one of them miracles that’s all one of them miracles,” said Cowart.

Cowart said he and his wife are still in shock about what happened and are sending their thoughts and prayers to the victim’s family. Cowart said this tragic incident serves as a reminder to cherish every moment you spend with your loved ones.

“Just get the most out of every day, as you can,” said Cowart.

The National Transportation Safety Board is continuing to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has videos is encouraged to contact FHP.