On Saturday, a single-engine Beechcraft A36 crashed in White Plains, New York, killing all two people on board. The plane, which was operated by Westchester County-based Leading Edge Aviation, had taken off from the nearby Westchester County Airport and was headed to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane went down at around 12:50 p.m. in a wooded area near the intersection of Routes 22 and 141. Emergency crews rushed to the scene and found the wreckage of the plane, which had been completely destroyed in the crash.
The identities of the two victims have not been released, but the FAA said that they were all occupants of the plane. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been notified.
Leading Edge Aviation is a flight school and charter service that has been in operation for over 20 years. They operate a fleet of aircraft, including single-engine and multi-engine planes, and provide training for pilots of all experience levels. The company also offers a variety of charter services, including flights to destinations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
In a statement, Leading Edge Aviation expressed their condolences to the families of the victims and said that they were fully cooperating with the authorities in their investigation of the crash. The company also said that they have suspended all operations until further notice.
While the cause of the crash is not yet known, the FAA and NTSB will be conducting a thorough investigation to determine what happened. The investigation will include examination of the wreckage, interviews with witnesses, and a review of any available data from the plane's instruments.
The tragic accident has shaken the community in White Plains and has left many people wondering what went wrong. The loss of life is always a tragic event, and our thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims at this difficult time.
The aviation industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the world, and it is important that we take the necessary steps to ensure that accidents like this do not happen again in the future. The FAA and NTSB will be working hard to uncover the cause of this accident and make sure that the necessary safety measures are put in place to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
The investigation may take months to complete but the families and friends of the victims, as well as the community, are depending on the authorities to provide answers and bring closure to this tragic event.
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