Friends mourn the death of a family who died in the fiery plane crash in Lyon Township

LYON TOWNSHIP, ME. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues its investigation into the fatal plane crash in Lyon Township on Saturday, January 2.

Family and friends remember the family of three who died after their small plane crashed into a house in Lyon Township. Those who knew David Compo, his wife Michelle, and their son Dawson continue to mourn the death of the family that met sudden and fate.

Compo was the former president of Southeastern Michigan’s Home Builders Association (HBA). His term ended on New Year’s Eve, according to the association. Compo, an experienced pilot, had flown to Canton, Georgia, on Dec. 29, and the family returned home on Saturday, the HBA said.

“He was a great family man. Only his family was for him in the first place, ”said friend Katie Hallett of David Compo.

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All three died together in the crash that rocked the entire community. And many still wonder what went wrong.

“… We flew (often) with his plane. He was a great pilot and just a fun, compassionate man to be around, ”said friend Todd Hallett.

While David Compo was the former HBA president, his 18-year-old son was preparing for his future and was largely involved with the Eagle Scouts. Dawson Compo also recently graduated from Detroit Catholic Central High School and continued his education.

‘I was an eagle advisor to the troop. So I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with Dawson, ”said Bill Phillips. (Dawson) was a very experienced young man. He basically ran cross country, did well in his academics. He was currently a freshman at Michigan State (University). “

There’s no telling what work Dawson or his father would have accomplished had this tragic incident not happened.

The family of five living in the Lyon Township house where the plane crashed is doing well – everyone was able to get out of the house safely.