Troy Gentry from Montgomery Gentry died in a helicoptor crash

Back in September 8, 2017 Troy Gentry the guitar player and the alternate lead singer with Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry sadly died in that helicoptor crash. The crash happened near Burlington County Airport and also the pilot died too. The investagation began overhead of the crash, the helicoptor was on approach to the Flying W Airport two miles away at around 12:30 when responders arrived they found a helicoptor on the ground, one person was pronounced dead at the scene another was transported at the hospital where he later died. The pilot was actually giving Troy Gentry a tour of the area with the country band Montgomery Gentry playing a concert at the resort attached to the airport, But the show has since been canceled due to Troy and pilot dying.

Montgomery Gentry's offical Twitter sent out a statement that day saying

'''It is with great sadness that we conform that Troy Gentry, half of the popular country duo Montgomery Gentry, was tragically killed in a helicoptor crash which took place approximately 1:00 PM today, in Medford, New Jersey. The duo was scheduled to perform tonight at the Flying W Airport & Resort in Medford. Troy Gentry was 50 years old. Details of the crash are unknown. Troy Gentry's family wishes to acknowledge all of the kind thoughts and prayers, and asks for privacy at this time.'''

The funeral of Troy Gentry took place in Grand Ole Opry House and also before the video of funeral Chris Janson tells us how good Troy Gentry was.