List of artists died in the plane crash alphabet:

Not so well known was Stan Rogers, a Canadian contemporary folk singer.  He released several well-recorded albums.

Unlike so many others who went down in small planes Stan was on a commercial flight.

Also, can we look back to Glen Miller?

"Actually, SRV was killed in a helicopter crash."

OK, let me clarify.  He died when the airborne vehicle in which he was traveling smashed into the ground.

"Actually, SRV was killed in a helicopter crash."

OK, let me clarify. 
Helicopters and planes are actually aircrafts.

many of Reba McEntire's band in 1991. Young guys.  sad.

It looks like artists are like no one else vulnerable to plane crashes.