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Pilot Dies in Fort Worth Plane Crash, Police Say
Federal authorities are investigating the crash after the pilot died at the scene, and a preliminary report is expected within 30 days.
A small Lancair IV-P aircraft crashed near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth on Wednesday morning, killing the pilot. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m.
Preliminary information indicates the airplane had engine issues and turned back toward the airport, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. The exact cause remains under investigation.
First responders reported the crash was "fully involved" in flames, with power lines down near West Bonds Ranch Road and Thatcher Road. Emergency crews cordoned off the site.
An NTSB investigator is expected to arrive on the scene tomorrow to examine the wreckage. A preliminary report will be published within 30 days.
The Fort Worth Police Department and The FAA continue investigating the crash. Only the pilot was on board, though authorities have provided no further recovery details.