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Coverage dated September 8, 2022

Investigators say pilot error, overloading caused Michigan crash that killed 5

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The National Transportation Safety Board said in its final report on the Oct. 3, 2019, crash that the pilot failed to maintain airspeed during his final approach to the Capital Region International Airport, near Lansing.

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  1. Fox News

    Pilot error, overloading aircraft responsible for 2019 Michigan plane crash that killed 5 (opens Fox News)

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    Investigators have found that the cause of the 2019 plane crash that killed five people in Michigan was a pilot error and an overweight plane. The plane was 200 pounds over the weight limit.

  2. MyNorthwest

    Pilot error, overloading caused Michigan crash that killed 5 (opens MyNorthwest)

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    DEWITT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) -- Federal investigators blame pilot error and an overloaded aircraft for a 2019 plane crash near a Michigan airport that

  3. CBS News

    Investigators say pilot error, overloading caused Michigan crash that killed 5 (opens CBS News)

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    The National Transportation Safety Board said in its final report on the Oct. 3, 2019, crash that the pilot failed to maintain airspeed during his final approach to the Capital Region International Airport, near Lansing.

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