The pilot and sole occupant was killed in the crash. In January, a witness to the crash of a PA 28 in Madagascar said they had seen the plane's wings come off in flight, which led to the plane crashing. The PA 28 is a light aircraft designed for flight training, air taxi and personal use. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating to determine the cause of the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration was notified and responded to the scene. Nobody was harmed on the ground and no damage was reported to local homes. Police said they closed a local road because of the crash. Seconds after seeing the plane pass over him, he heard 'a somewhat large explosion' followed by a plume of smoke.Ī person posted pictures on social media showing black smoke rising over homes on a suburban street. to enter his home in North Lindenhurst when he noticed a small plane unusually 'low and slow.' Tom Altieri told Newsday he was getting out of his vehicle around 3 p.m. He said the crash area is 'like a buffer that runs along the tracks.' It crashed into an area of trees and brush near the tracks, said Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer. The plane was written off with damage beyond repair. The privately owned plane was already nearing the end of a sightseeing tour when it crashed.
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