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Questions surround deadly plane crash in Pittsylvania County


NTSB asking for the public's help following a plane crash in Ringgold, Feb. 2, 2022. (Credit: Jacob Murphy/WSET)
NTSB asking for the public's help following a plane crash in Ringgold, Feb. 2, 2022. (Credit: Jacob Murphy/WSET)
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The National Transportation Safety Board arrived at the scene of a plane crash in Ringgold on Wednesday morning.

The NTSB, along with the Federal Aviation Association, is now leading this investigation.

According to officials, the plane took off from Danville Regional Tuesday at 10:03 a.m. The plane climbed to about 2300 feet before descending.

Preliminary radar data showed the plane heading southeast at 10:06 a.m. The NTSP says the crash likely occurred shortly after.

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"At this point, we are collecting information. We are going to look a the pilot, his training, his qualifications, his recent state of experience. We are going to be looking at the airplane. We are going to be sure we have all of the pieces of that aircraft," said NTSB lead investigator Lynn Spencer.

The body of the pilot has been transported to the medical examiner for identification.

Officials say the plane was a Cessna 310R and was operated by SOL Aerial Surveys.

Investigators are asking for the public's help to aid in the investigation.

If you saw anything between Caldwell Lane and the Danville Regional Airport, from around 10:02 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, you are asked to reach out to the NTSB. You can call the NTSB at 866-328-6347 or you can email witness@ntsb.gov.


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