***Update, 12:05 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26***
Vermont State Police Sunday morning,investigatorsfrom the FAA and NTSB arrived on scene in Island Pond to begin their investigation into the cause of the crash. Theyhave made no determination at this time. The body of the victim was transported tothe Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Burlington for an autopsy to positively identify the remains and determine causeand manner of death. The autopsy isexpected to be performed Monday.
No further information is available at this time.
***Initial news release, 6:55 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25***
The Vermont State Police is investigating a fatal airplane crash Saturday afternoon near the John H. Boylan Airport in Island Pond, Vermont.
E-911 was notified initially atabout 3:45 p.m.of a report of a large fire approximately 100 yards from the airport runway. Emergency crews responding to the scene discovered a small single-engine aircraft that had been badly burned. The sole occupant of the plane was found deceased.
State police are working to confirm the identify of the victim.
Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are expected on scene Sunday to begin an investigation into the cause of the crash. Members of the Vermont State Police will remain on scene overnight to secure the location.
CASE#: 18A503217
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 08/25/2018 at 3:45 p.m.
INCIDENT LOCATION: John H. Boylan Airport, 3529 Vermont 105, Island Pond, Vermont
INCIDENT: Fatal airplane crash