- March 28, 2024
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It’s been a little more than four months since a plane plummeted through Susan Crockett’s roof, killing all three aboard the plane and sending Crockett’s life into a tumultuous journey.
On Thursday, crews were on scene demolishing the home at 22 Utica Path.
The city sent a letter to Crockett in March, stating that the home either needed to be rehabilitated or demolished; otherwise, she would be facing fines.
Crockett’s attorney, Marc Dwyer, said Tuesday that the demolition company has applied for a permit with the city to move forward with the demolition.
“The city is aware that the removal of the house is in progress,” Dwyer said. “The house would already have been removed if Florida Power & Light would have disconnected some electrical lines by now.”
Cindi Brownfield, communications and marketing manager for the city, said the application was submitted April 26 and was approved April 29. The contractor, Peninsula Homes, picked up the permit April 30, according to Brownfield.
“When they complete the demolition, they will call us, and we will inspect it to make sure the work’s been done,” Brownfield said Thursday. “Expectations are that they’ll do the demolition soon and, therefore, no fines would be assessed.”
Dwyer said they had been planning to demolish the home for months.
“Ms. Crockett is not returning there, or anywhere else near any airport,” he said.
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