Small Plane From Iowa Crashes In Indiana Cornfield, Killing People Onboard

What Happened?

A small plane from Iowa crashed in an Indiana cornfield on Saturday, killing all three people on board. The plane was a single-engine Cessna 172 that took off from the Mason City Municipal Airport in Iowa at approximately 9:30 a.m. CST.

The plane was scheduled to land at the Indianapolis International Airport at approximately 11:30 a.m. CST, but it never arrived. The wreckage of the plane was found in a cornfield near the town of Remington, Indiana, at approximately 1:30 p.m. CST.

Who Was Onboard?

The three people on board the plane were the pilot, co-pilot, and a passenger. The pilot was identified as 53-year-old Michael Robertson of Mason City, Iowa. The co-pilot was identified as 49-year-old David Lesher of Clear Lake, Iowa. The passenger was identified as 46-year-old Sarah Anderson of Des Moines, Iowa.

What Caused The Crash?

The cause of the crash is under investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash. The NTSB is an independent federal agency that investigates all civil aviation accidents in the United States.

What Are The Next Steps?

The NTSB will release a preliminary report on the crash within 10 days. The report will provide information on the facts of the crash, but it will not include any conclusions about the cause of the crash. The NTSB's investigation could take several months or even years to complete.

Additional Information

The Cessna 172 is a single-engine, four-seat aircraft. It is one of the most popular general aviation aircraft in the world. The Cessna 172 has been in production since 1956.

The Mason City Municipal Airport is a public airport located in Mason City, Iowa. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Mason City.

The Indianapolis International Airport is a major airport located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The airport is owned and operated by the Indianapolis Airport Authority.