Overview

• Russ Francis died in a plane crash at Lake Placid Airport along with Richard McSpadden.
• The Cessna 177 plane crashed shortly after takeoff when it experienced a loss of power.
• Francis played for the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers, winning Super Bowl XIX.
• He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection during his NFL career as a tight end.
• The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash.