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National Transportation Safety Board investigates Hillsborough County plane crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a plane crash in Hillsborough County that resulted in the deaths of two medical professionals. Investigators were on-site Friday morning to examine debris and determine the cause of the incident.
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The investigation will determine the cause of a fatal aviation accident involving two medical professionals, which may lead to future safety recommendations or regulatory changes.
Key Facts
- The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the plane crash.
- The crash resulted in the deaths of Dr. David Siambanes and Dawn Stone.
- Both victims were identified as medical professionals.
- Investigators were on the scene Friday morning to search through debris.
Who's Mentioned
personDavid Siambanes“Victim of the crash; director of the Scoliosis Center at St. Joseph’s Children’s”personDawn Stone“Victim of the crash; nurse practitioner at AdventHealth.”locationTampa Executive Airport“Departure point for the aircraft.”locationHillsborough County“Location of the crash and investigation.”organizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Lead federal agency investigating the crash.”personBradley Gottschalk“NTSB aviation accident investigator.”locationU.S. 301“Location near the crash site.”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Federal agency assisting in the investigation.”