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2 KCK Men Killed in Plane Crash in Southwest Iowa
The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the probe after two Kansas City men died in the crash of a Piper PA-28-180.
On Monday, Nov. 2, a Piper PA-28-180 aircraft crashed near Hamburg, Iowa, killing two Kansas City men. Fremont County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 2700 block of Bluff Road following reports of the single-engine plane crash.
The Iowa State Medical Examiner identified the victims as Brandon Schatz, 44, and Kyle Ginavan, 45, both of Kansas City, Kansas. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene after the aircraft crashed into a ditch under unknown circumstances.
Several agencies, including the Iowa State Patrol and Hamburg Fire and Rescue Department, assisted during the initial response. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are now leading the investigation into the crash.
Working with local authorities, the NTSB continues investigating the crash's cause. No further information regarding the circumstances is available at this time.
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office extended condolences to the families and loved ones of those involved. The crash site is located roughly a 2-hour drive north of the Kansas City area.