"I didn't hear anything. I suddenly saw this big black billowing cloud - black, black. And realized something is wrong," says Heather Thompson, describing the smoke from a plane that crashed into a hangar during take-off, and killing the pilot. This vivid account highlights the suddenness of the crash and the confusion surrounding it.
"From what I hear, the plane sort of shimmied and went off the runway to the left, and into this hanger. And all I could see was what was left was the tail of the plane," Thompson said. This statement provides insight into the chaotic moments leading to the crash and the catastrophic outcome.
One person who was at the airport notes that the windsocks, which help pilots determine wind direction, were blowing in different directions, indicating gusty conditions that may have affected the pilot's control during takeoff.
The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the pilot, the aircraft, and the operating environment, including examining maintenance records, weather forecasts, and the pilot's license.
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