NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)September 4, 2026Hillsborough
Officials identify Tampa medical professionals killed in Hillsborough County plane crash
Authorities have identified the two victims of a recent plane crash in Hillsborough County as Dr. David Siambanes and nurse practitioner Dawn Stone. The incident involved a pilot and a passenger who were both active medical professionals in the Tampa area.
Read the full story at WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)Why It Matters
The crash resulted in the deaths of two prominent local healthcare providers, impacting the operations of St. Joseph's Children's Hospital and AdventHealth.
Key Facts
- Dr. David Siambanes, 59, was identified as the pilot of the crashed aircraft.
- Dawn Stone, 53, was identified as the passenger of the crashed aircraft.
- Dr. David Siambanes served as the director of the scoliosis center at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital.
- Dawn Stone was employed as a nurse practitioner for AdventHealth.
Who's Mentioned
personDavid Siambanes“Pilot and pediatric spine surgeon at Bonati Spine Institute”personDawn Stone“Passenger and employee at AdventHealth”organizationAdventHealth“Employer of Dawn Stone”locationHillsborough County“Location of the plane crash”organizationBonati Spine Institute“Employer of Dr. David Siambanes”organizationSt. Joseph's Children's Hospital“Employer of Dr. David Siambanes”