Plane crash near Cambridge Municipal Airport; pilot found dead

A small plane crashed near Cambridge Municipal Airport in Isanti County on Thursday morning. The pilot was found dead.

Cambridge plane crash  

What we know:

Authorities responded to a reported plane crash near the Cambridge Municipal Airport around 11:25 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4. The pilot was found deceased, a press release from the city of Cambridge says.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed it is investigating a crash involving a Beech K35, adding that the plane crashed under unknown circumstances. 

An NTSB investigator was expected to arrive at the scene on Friday morning, officials say. 

What we don't know:

Details on what may have led to the crash and any possible injuries have not yet been shared. A preliminary report on the crash is expected to be released within 30 days, while a final report is expected within 12-24 months, according to NTSB officials. 

The pilot's identity and cause of death will be released by the medical examiner in the coming days. 

What you can do:

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the NTSB through the email witness@ntsb.gov

The Source: This story uses information shared in a statement from the National Transportation Safety Board, the city of Cambridge and aerial footage from the scene. 

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