Fighter jet involved in deadly Las Vegas crash owned by Lakeland-based company By FOX 13 news staff Published The scene of the Las Vegas plane crash on Monday, May 24. (KVVU) There was one occupant inside the military jet, who passed away after the crash occurred in a neighborhood on Monday. The wingman has not been publicly identified by authorities. According to KVVU, the crash was reported at 2245 North Christy Lane. Nellis officials told KVVU that the aircraft, a Dassault Aviation Mirage F-1, took off from the base around 2:30 p.m. The jet was owned and piloted by Draken, which operates out of the Lakeland Linder Airport.