CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio - A World War II-era plane flying in formation during a demonstration crashed and exploded in a field Sunday, killing the pilot, police said.

        Witnesses told police that the pilot appeared to lose control and the plane dove into the field around 2:30 p.m. about a mile from the runway at the Pickaway County Memorial Airport. The Ohio Highway Patrol would not release the pilot's name until his family is notified.

        The T-6 Texan plane was in formation with three other military planes during a “fly-in” featuring about 30 aircraft that was open to the public. The plane was used to train pilots during World War II, officials said.

        The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.

        Circleville is about 25 miles south of Columbus.

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