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Small Plane Crashes in Ludlow, Massachusetts, Killing Two

Federal and local investigators are leading an active probe while officials have not released the victims' names, the flight path, or a cause.

Overview

  • Authorities located the wreckage in a wooded area near Center Street in Ludlow after an overnight search by Massachusetts State Police, Ludlow police, and other responders.
  • The Hampden District Attorney's office confirmed two people were found dead at the scene and said no other injuries were reported.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board were notified and are responding to join the state and local investigation.
  • Alpha-One Flight Services was identified as the operator linked to the aircraft and Hyldburg Aviation said Alpha-One is assisting investigators and that this is the company’s first injury accident in 38 years.
  • Investigators have not released victims' names, the plane's origin or destination, or any preliminary cause and officials say further on-scene work and federal analysis are expected before findings are released.