Hendersonville Man Dies Following Powered Parachute Crash at Airport

Hendersonville -- July 17, 2026: The victim has been identified as Ryan Mark Nelson, 60, of Hendersonville. Deputies said the crash was reported at approximately 9:15 a.m. on July 15. Nelson was pronounced dead at the scene.Investigators with the Henderson County Sheriff's Office responded to Hendersonville Airport, located at 1232 Shepherd Street, where they began documenting the incident and interviewing witnesses. According to the sheriff's office, two witnesses were present at the scene and