2 killed in single-engine plane crash near Superstition Mountains
The two individuals aboard a plane that crashed in the Superstition Mountains area near Apache Junction are deceased, according to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.
A PCSO air support helicopter was able to confirm a crash site in the area and recovery efforts were underway Saturday morning at the site of the crash.
Officials are working to positively identify the two people killed in the crash and notify their next of kin, according to Lauren Reimer, a public information officer with PCSO.
Latest updates: Cause of plane crash in Superstition Mountains still unknown
According to an emailed statement from Federal Aviation Administration officials, the plane involved in the crash was a single-engine Socata TB 30 Epsilon which took off from Falcon Field Airport in Mesa. Officials also noted that the plane crashed at around 8 a.m. Saturday morning.
“Multiple parties reported witnessing an incident involving a plane,” PCSO said in a tweet.
The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation, according to PCSO.
PCSO is responding to an aircraft down in the Superstition Mountains area.
Multiple parties reported witnessing an incident involving a plane.
Air support was able to confirm a crash site.
The FAA has been contacted.
Media may stage at Lost Dutchman State Park.— Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (@PinalCSO) June 10, 2023
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