Because someone had suggested to me that it might have been a thunderstorm, I've kept track of this story. Here's a quote from a story written yesterday:
"Witnesses said there was a thunderstorm in Port St. Lucie at the time and perhaps the plane was struck by lightning. Ulster County (NY) pilots have said there must have been a significant malfunction, such as a complete electrical shutdown, on the plane because a minor problem would not have caused Zinn, an expert pilot, to crash. Zinn flew his plane between Florida and the town of Ulster (NY), where he also had a home, at least 15 times a year, local friends said this week."
The entire story is here:
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/site/new...&PAG=461&rfi=9
Ernie