In a tragic turn of events, investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have shed light on the circumstances surrounding the deadly plane crash that occurred in Mooresville on Sunday.
According to Lynn Spencer, an air safety investigator with the NTSB, preliminary evidence suggests that there was no distress call made by the pilot before the crash. However, analysis of audio recordings and examination of the propellers indicate that the plane’s engine may not have been producing power at the time of the incident. The crash claimed the life of Mooresville resident Randy Mysliviec, who was piloting the aircraft.
The ill-fated flight began at Lake Norman Airpark, with the Piper Malibu Matrix heading northwest for approximately 30 miles at an altitude of 3,000 feet before attempting to return to the airpark.
Spencer revealed that Mysliviec made a standard two-mile final radio call as he directed the aircraft back towards the airpark. Remarkably, all parts of the aircraft were found at the crash site, ruling out the possibility of an in-flight breakup. However, Spencer emphasized that whatever issue arose seemed to have occurred swiftly and without warning, leading to the tragic crash.
As investigators continue to analyze data and gather evidence, the community mourns the loss of Randy Mysliviec and awaits further updates on the investigation. The findings from the NTSB will play a crucial role in understanding the factors contributing to the incident and may inform measures to enhance aviation safety in the future.
