JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The National Transportation Safety Board is continuing its investigation into a flight that ended with one person dead in Flagler County Friday night.
The small plane, a Cessna 208, was heading to Palatka that night, but never arrived. The Flagler County Sheriff’s office later found the wreckage in a heavily wooded area near Pierson.
Investigators say the plane took off from the Sebastian Municipal Airport around 5:50 p.m. Friday. The pilot reportedly took a right turn during the flight and disappeared from radar.
It’s estimated to have hit the ground at about 6:40 p.m, killing the pilot.
The pilot has yet to be identified.
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The wreckage is now heading to a secure facility in Jacksonville to be further examined by investigators.
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NTSB says the next steps include requesting radar data, weather information, maintenance records and the pilot’s medical records.
The organization says a preliminary report on the incident is expected within 30 days of the accident, but may not include a definite cause.
A probable cause of the crash will be detailed in a final report, which NTSB says is expected within 12 to 24 months.
Witnesses or anyone with video related to the crash are asked to contact NTSB at witness@ntsb.gov.
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