NTSB Preliminary Report Details Pilot's Attempt to Return Before Fatal LaGuardia Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on the fatal crash of a Gulfstream IV near New York's LaGuardia Airport. The report indicates the pilot attempted to return to the airport shortly after being cleared for takeoff. On the first landing attempt, the aircraft overshot the runway. During the second approach, the plane banked sharply and crashed, resulting in two fatalities. Investigators are now analyzing the flight data and cockpit voice recorders to determine the definitive cause.
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