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Pilot Dies in Fiery Crash on Runway at Provincetown Municipal Airport

Federal investigators have opened a probe into the cause.

Overview

  • The small private aircraft crashed on the runway at Provincetown Municipal Airport around 3:15 p.m. Sunday.
  • The pilot, who was the only person on board, was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The plane caught fire after impact, and Provincetown firefighters extinguished the blaze with mutual-aid support.
  • Town officials closed the airport and urged the public to stay clear while crews secured the site.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause, and authorities have not released the pilot's identity.