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Pilot In NJ Plane Crash Dies From Injuries

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Fox 29 News has learned the pilot in a Wednesday plane crash in Millville, New Jersey died from his injuries Thursday morning.

The pilot has been identified as Ronald E Lacates.

Lacates died from his injuries at Jefferson Hospital, after he was transferred there from Cooper Medical Center.

The Delaware River and Bay Authority tells Fox 29 News that a Beechcraft Baron Twin engine aircraft was attempting to land at Millville Municipal Airport in Cumberland County, N.J. when it veered off the runway.

Lacates and a passenger were rescued from the plane and airlifted to Cooper Medical Center.

The FAA was notified of the incident and is investigating the crash.

SkyFox flew over the scene of the crash Wednesday afternoon. The twin-engine plane suffered significant damage to the front of the aircraft.

Stay with Fox 29 News and myfoxphilly.com for updates to this story.

 

 
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