Report reveals details behind how Vicksburg pilot was killed in Ohio plane crash

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A preliminary investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed more details behind an Ohio plane crash that killed a Vicksburg pilot.

Robert Coles, 46, was delivering a plane that was purchased from Elite Air Service on Dec. 30 when he crashed about 20 minutes from his destination in Adams County, Ohio, according to the NTSB’s preliminary findings.

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Before the Flight:

Prior to the flight, the owner completed maintenance on the plane, but told investigators it didn’t have an annual inspection, according to the report.

Coles was also expected to have taken the airplane around the airport traffic pattern prior to the ferry flight…

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