Authorities say a small plane crashed into the Nebraska River Friday night, killing all three passengers.
The plane crashed into the Platte River south of Fremont or south of Fremont, about 40 miles northwest of Omaha, according to a statement from the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office. The bodies of the three resident were recovered from the plane but have not yet been publicly identified, the sheriff’s office said.
Authorities added that the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are taking over the investigation.
NTSB spokesman Jennifer Gabris said in a statement that NTSB investigators are expected to arrive at the scene this afternoon.
“On the premises, investigators begin the process of documenting the scene and examining the aircraft,” she said. “The aircraft will then be retrieved at a safe facility and further evaluated.”
She added that during a scene stage in the investigation process, “NTSB will not determine or speculate about the cause of the accident,” and that a preliminary report with further information will be available within 30 days.
A FAA spokesperson confirmed the email crash and said the NTSB will be in charge of the investigation.
This crash has happened in the last few weeks amid a number of similar planes and helicopter crashes.
Last month, a single-engine plane crashed into a home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, killing the only person on board, causing a fire.
On April 10, a tourist helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near New York City, killing five pilots and a young family. The next day, another small plane crashed in Boca Raton, Florida, with all three passengers on board.
And on April 12, a civilian plane crashed while preparing for a second landing attempt in Columbia County, New York, and again all passengers were killed.
