Authorities say the pilot of a small plane died after the aircraft crashed into a river on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The Federal Aviation Administration says the twin-engine Cessna 402 crashed near Easton around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday after the pilot reported engine failure. The pilot was the only person aboard and has not been identified.
First responder boats search the Tred Avon River in Easton , Md., where a small plane crashed on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, after developing engine problems, according to the FAA. EASTON , Md. — The pilot of a small plane died Tuesday morning after an engine failure caused the aircraft to crash into a river on Maryland ’s Eastern Shore, authorities said.
The pilot’s body was recovered from the water and pronounced dead by medics, according to Maryland State Police. They said an autopsy would be performed. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating why the crash occurred and plans to release a preliminary report in about 30 days. The agency said two investigators were on their way to the scene Tuesday afternoon. Once the aircraft is removed from the water, it will be moved to a secure facility for evaluation, officials said.
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