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KC company's plane crashed on the way to Johnson County, killing 65-year-old pilot
The pilot, identified as Edward Ruhbeck, 65, attempted an emergency return after takeoff before crashing; no other occupants were aboard, officials said.
- A 65-year-old pilot, Edward Ruhbeck, died Tuesday after his twin-engine Aero Commander 500B crashed at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield, Missouri, catching fire during an emergency landing attempt.
- Ruhbeck was flying the Central Airlines plane toward the Kansas City area when he began experiencing mechanical trouble shortly after takeoff, prompting an emergency return attempt to the airport.
- Witness Diana Krazer described the plane's erratic motion before impact, and Dave Schubert, deputy director of Spirit of St. Louis Airport, praised the pilot, saying he "did an excellent job landing where he landed."
- The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash, which occurred under "unknown circumstances," with officials confirming the pilot was the only person aboard.
- Airport operations face delays as the largest runway remains closed during the federal investigation, while Central Airlines cooperates with authorities to determine the cause of the fatal incident.
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A small plane crashed in Missouri. The pilot was killed in the plane crash, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy.
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