NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)September 4, 2026Hillsborough
Officials identify Tampa medical professionals killed in Hillsborough County plane crash
Authorities have identified the two individuals who died in a recent plane crash in Hillsborough County as Dr. David Siambanes and nurse practitioner Dawn Stone. The victims were medical professionals affiliated with St. Joseph's Children's Hospital and AdventHealth, respectively.
Read the full story at WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)Why It Matters
The incident resulted in the loss of two local medical professionals, impacting the staff and patients at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital and AdventHealth.
Key Facts
- Dr. David Siambanes, age 59, was identified as the pilot of the crashed aircraft.
- Dawn Stone, age 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.
- The fatal plane crash occurred in Hillsborough County.
Who's Mentioned
personDavid Siambanes“Pilot and surgeon at Bonati Spine Institute”other53“Age of Dawn Stone”personDawn Stone“Passenger and employee at AdventHealth”locationTampa Executive Airport“Departure point of the aircraft”organizationAdventHealth“Employer of Dawn Stone”locationHillsborough County“Location of the plane crash”organizationFederal Aviation Authority“Investigating the crash”organizationBonati Spine Institute“Employer of Dr. David Siambanes”organizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Investigating the crash”organizationSt. Joseph's Children's Hospital“Employer of Dr. David Siambanes”other59“Age of Dr. David Siambanes”locationNorth U.S. 301“Location of the crash site”