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NTSB releases preliminary report on Gaithersburg plane crash

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The crash of a Mooney M20J happened on the night of Nov. 27 near Gaithersburg. The pilot, Patrick Merkle, 66, told the 911 dispatcher that he was experiencing a visibility issue before the crash. WTOP's Dan Ronan, who has a commercial pilot's license, said the pilot was flying in really difficult and challenging conditions.

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NTSB releases preliminary report on Gaithersburg plane crash

Preliminary ADS-B flight track information. (Courtesy NTSB) A new report sheds light on a crash that caused a small airplane to become entangled in live power lines in Montgomery County, Maryland, and led to serious injuries for the two people who were trapped for hours before they were rescued. The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on the crash of a Mooney M20J that happened on the night of Nov. 27 near Gaithe…

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