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NTSB Issues Preliminary Findings in Fatal WWII-Era Aircraft Crash at Vicksburg Airport

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report concerning the fatal crash of a World War II-era aircraft at the Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport. The incident, which occurred on May 18, resulted in the death of the pilot. According to the report, witnesses observed the North American T-6 Texan aircraft struggle to gain altitude immediately after takeoff. The plane then entered a left-turning descent before crashing into a wooded area. The preliminary report details the initial facts of the accident but does not assign a probable cause, as the investigation is ongoing.

Official Source: https://www.knoe.com/2026/06/03/ntsb-releases-preliminary-report-fatal-wwii-era-plane-crash-vicksburg-tallulah-regional-airport/