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New NTSB details emerge on early September plane crash at Sierra Sky Park

Plane Crash

The NTSB released new information about the deadly plane crash at Sierra Sky Park earlier in September.

Investigators say the pilot aborted an initial takeoff and reported a radio problem before the plane later took off and crashed.

The NTSB says surveillance video shows the plane aborted its first takeoff about halfway down the runway.

The pilot then texted the plane’s owner about a radio problem, and a mechanic later approached the plane after it was shut down Shortly after, the plane taxied back toward the runway and took off. [RELATED] Reedley College president and Fresno Mayor share condolences about the plane crash The NTSB says the plane stayed about 30 to 40 feet above the ground before crashing into trees about a thousand feet northwest of the runway.

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