Sheriff: 2 dead after plane crash at Chautauqua County Jamestown Airport

Two killed after plane crashes at Jamestown, New York airport

Two people are dead after a plane crashed shortly after takeoff from the Jamestown, New York, airport. Emergency crews from all over the region rushed to the scene, but officials confirm both people in the plane were killed. "I believe that with two fatalities, it ranks up there as one of the tragic crashes that we've seen,” said Sheriff Jim Quattrone, Chautauqua County. The pilot and passenger were identified as Roger Ryall of Toronto and David…

2 dead after small plane crash at Jamestown airport

JAMESTOWN (AP) — The pilot of a small plane and his passenger were killed Tuesday when the aircraft crashed and caught fire shortly after taking off from the Chautauqua County Jamestown Airport.

Investigation underway after plane crash at Chautauqua County Jamestown Airport

According to officials, the scene of the crash is a wooded grassy area within the airport grounds and crews are searching for possible victims.

Airplane crashes at Jamestown Airport

A plane crashed Tuesday at the Jamestown Airport, the Chautauqua County Executive's office confirmed.

Sheriff: 2 dead after plane crash at Chautauqua County Jamestown Airport

The NTSB is investigating.