Pilot Killed after Cessna Plane Crashes at Penn Yan Airport
A single- engine Cessna plane crashed at Penn Yan Airport in Yates County, New York on May 3.
The plane was being flown by a student pilot, who was practicing “touch-and-go-landing” at the airport. Right after taking off, the plane suddenly swerved, hit the ground, spun around and collided with the fence.
The pilot was killed at the spot. He was identified as Steven P. Seely, 55, of Stanley, New York.
The NTSB and the FAA are investigating the cause of crash.