Virginia State Police Identify Victims of Deadly Private Jet Crash at Rural Airport

Virginia State Police identified the five victims of a small private jet crash in Virginia, including a child, as the investigation continues.

Virginia State Police have revealed the identities of the five individuals who tragically lost their lives in a small private jet crash earlier this month. The crash occurred as the twin-engine IAI Astra 1125 was approaching Ingalls Field Airport in Hot Springs, Virginia. The passengers included a child, adding to the devastating impact of the incident.

Victims Identified

The police identified the pilot as Claudio Jose Alberto Colmenares Perez and the first officer as Gagan Gupasandra Srinivas Reddy. The passengers were identified as Alfredo Diez, Kseniia Shanina, and their son, Nicholas Diez. The authorities did not disclose the ages or hometowns of the victims.

Devastating Aftermath

Reports indicated that the plane caught fire upon impact, with witnesses observing columns of white smoke rising from the crash site. The aircraft was completely destroyed, and the precise cause of the fire remains unknown. It was revealed that the individuals on board had intended to attend an event at the nearby Homestead Resort.

Investigation Underway

The Federal Aviation Administration's preliminary report, available online, indicated that the aircraft was destroyed and caught fire during its approach under mysterious circumstances. The National Transportation Safety Board is set to release an initial report within 30 days, while the comprehensive report, which will include the probable cause and contributing factors, is expected to be finalized within one to two years.

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