Officials are looking into why a small plane crashed in upstate New York, resulting in one person’s death.
The crash involved a single-engine Cessna 208B, which was used for skydiving. The plane went down around 1 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The plane was returning to a local airport after dropping off skydivers, but it’s not clear how many people were on board, as stated by the Niagara County Sheriff’s office. The crash happened northeast of Fort Niagara State Park.
The pilot, who was the only person in the plane, was killed. The plane was involved in parachute activities at the time. The pilot’s name has not been released yet.
The crash caused a small brush fire, which was put out by the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company. Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti described the crash as an “unfortunate accident” and said local officials are working with national investigators to find out what happened.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) arrived at the scene late Saturday. They will investigate the pilot, the plane, and the conditions at the time of the crash. The wreckage will be moved to another location for further analysis.