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1 dead in small plane crash at Paine Field
FOX 13 Seattle • • nation
Key Points:
- A small Glasair aircraft crashed at Paine Field in Everett on Thursday afternoon, resulting in the death of the sole occupant; the crash occurred in a heavily wooded area near the main runway at 2:48 p.m.
- Emergency crews quickly extinguished a fire engulfing the plane, which was found about 750 feet from the runway; the main runway was closed for about an hour, causing delays and a diverted flight.
- The pilot was cleared for takeoff on the main runway at the time of the crash, according to Paine Field officials, and it is the first fatal crash at the airfield in six to eight years.
- The FAA and NTSB have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, while the Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office will identify the deceased and determine the cause of death.
