Missing Pilot Found Dead After Aircraft Crashed in Cornfield, State Police Say

Missing Pa. pilot found dead in aircraft near where he was practicing landings

Police said the crash scene was less than a mile from where David Wittmer had taken off.

Missing pilot found dead after aircraft crashed in cornfield, state police say

State police were searching for David Wittmer, a 75-year-old pilot, after he took off Wednesday evening and never returned. Troopers said his aircraft and body were found Thursday morning.

Altoona pilot found dead after plane crash in western Pennsylvania

UPDATE: State police confirmed that the body of missing 75-year-old David Wittmer was found. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to troopers, Wittmer was found at the scene of the ultral…

Missing 75-year-old pilot practicing touch-and-go landings found dead

David Edward Wittmer, 75, went missing while practicing touch-and-go landings in an ultralight aircraft near Young Township. Authorities are searching the area.

Police search for missing Altoona man who was practicing touch-and-go landings in his ultralight aircraft

A pilot and his ultralight aircraft are missing after they failed to return from a flight Wednesday evening in Indiana County, police said. State police...

Search continues for Altoona pilot who vanished after takeoff

INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- State police are searching for an Altoona man who vanished after takeoff in an ultralight plane in Indiana County. David Edward Wittmer, 75, reportedly disappeared after takeoff from a field near Church Street in Young Township, Indiana County. Troopers report he was practicing touch-and-go landings in an ultralight aircraft. He reportedly took off sometimes between 6 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 and never returned. Troope…