A tragic incident occurred on Monday afternoon when a pilot lost his life in a plane crash in the Merrimack River, between Lawrence and North Andover, Massachusetts. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) informed Fox News Digital that the crash happened around 2:15 p.m. that day.
The North Andover Fire Department confirmed the crash and mentioned that they were already in the area conducting a rescue operation when the pilot was found deceased. The aircraft involved in the crash was identified as a single-engine Van’s Aircraft RV-6A, and fortunately, no passengers were on board during the incident.
According to an FAA official, both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will be conducting an investigation into the crash. The NTSB will be leading the investigation and providing updates as necessary.
During a press conference held on Monday evening, North Andover Fire Department Deputy Chief Graham Rowe stated that the pilot’s body remains inside the plane, which is located in a very remote and difficult-to-access area. The plane, which is upside down, has not been moved since the crash due to the challenging terrain.
Aerial images captured the scene of the crash, showing first responders in boats near the overturned aircraft protruding from the river. The investigation into the plane crash is currently ongoing with the involvement of both federal and local authorities.
Efforts to extract the pilot’s body from the wreckage were still underway as of Monday afternoon, and the NTSB and FAA are actively engaged in the investigation. Fox News Digital reached out to the NTSB for further information, but no additional details were provided at this time.
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with aviation and the importance of thorough investigations to determine the cause of such tragedies. The thoughts and condolences of the community are with the pilot’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.