Friends mourn family death in plane crash in Lyon Township

LYON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is continuing its investigation into the fatal plane crash that occurred on Saturday, January 2 in the municipality of Lyon.

Family and friends are remembering the family of three who lost their lives after their small plane crashed in a house in the municipality of Lyon. Those who met David Compo, his wife Michelle and their son Dawson continue to mourn the death of the family they suddenly met and destiny.

Compo was the former president of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of southeastern Michigan. His term ended on New Year’s Eve, according to the association. An experienced pilot, Compo flew to Canton, Georgia, on December 29 and the family was returning home on Saturday, the HBA said.

“He was an incredible family man. Only his family was first of all for him, ”said friend Katie Hallett of David Compo.

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All three died together in the accident that shook the entire community. And many are still wondering what went wrong.

“… We flew on his plane (many times). He was a great driver and just a fun and compassionate guy, ”said friend Todd Hallett.

While David Compo was the former president of the HBA, his 18-year-old son was preparing for the future and was very involved with the Boy Scouts. Dawson Compo also recently graduated from Detroit Catholic Central High School and was taking his education even further.

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

There is no telling how much work Dawson or his father would have done had it not been for this tragic incident.

The family of five who occupies the house in the municipality of Lyon, where the plane crashed, is fine – they all managed to leave the house safely.