NTSB Sending Team to Investigate Airplane Accident in Austin, TX
NTSB is sending a team to investigate an accident in which a small plane crashed into a building in Austin, Texas, this morning.
The National Transportation Safety Board is sending a team to investigate an accident in which a small plane crashed into a building in Austin, Texas, this morning.
The National Transportation Safety Board has dispatched an investigator to the scene of this morning's crash of a small plane into an office building in Austin, Texas. Leah Yeager has been designated as the Investigator-in-Charge.
The NTSB is coordinating with law enforcement authorities and, as information is developed, a determination will be made about what federal investigative efforts are appropriate.
NTSB Air Safety Investigator Leah Yeager will serve as principal spokesman during the on-scene investigation.
Peter Knudson will be the press officer on-scene.
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