A Small Plane from Iowa Crashes in Indiana Cornfield, Killing People Onboard Des Moines, Iowa
A small plane from Iowa crashed in an Indiana cornfield on Monday, killing all the people on board. The plane was a single-engine Cessna 172 that took off from the Des Moines International Airport on Monday morning. It was headed to the Indianapolis International Airport when it crashed in a cornfield near the town of Frankfort, Indiana. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash. The FAA said the plane was flying at an altitude of about 5,000 feet when it crashed. The NTSB said the plane crashed into the cornfield at a high rate of speed. The impact created a large crater in the field and scattered debris over a wide area.
What Happened?
The plane was carrying four people: the pilot, two passengers, and a dog. All four people were killed in the crash. The pilot was identified as 52-year-old Mark Rosenbaum of Des Moines. The passengers were identified as 45-year-old Sarah Rosenbaum of Des Moines and 42-year-old James Smith of West Des Moines. The dog was a 2-year-old golden retriever named Buddy.
The plane was owned by Mark Rosenbaum. He was a licensed pilot with over 1,000 hours of flying experience. He was also a member of the Iowa Aviation Association.
The Investigation
The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the crash. The FAA is responsible for regulating aviation safety in the United States. The NTSB is responsible for investigating aviation accidents and making recommendations to prevent future accidents.
The FAA and the NTSB will interview witnesses, examine the wreckage of the plane, and review the pilot's records. They will also look at the weather conditions at the time of the crash.
The Aftermath
The crash of the small plane from Iowa is a tragedy. The families of the victims are grieving the loss of their loved ones. The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the crash to determine the cause and to make recommendations to prevent future accidents.
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