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One Dead in Single-Engine Plane Crash at Westerly Airport

A fatal plane crash occurred at Westerly State Airport on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of the pilot. The incident involved a single-engine, experimental, amateur-built Real B-4 aircraft. According to officials, the plane crashed shortly after takeoff with only the pilot on board. The airport was temporarily closed following the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have been notified and will be investigating the cause of the incident.

Official Source: https://www.thewesterlysun.com/daily-news-alerts/plane-crashes-at-westerly-airport-one-dead/article_bdf44e04-c3d2-4f43-8141-6308e11eee51.html