An airplane bound for the Kansas City area crashed early Tuesday, killing the pilot as the plane attempted to return to an airport near St. Louis, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Aero Commander 500-B twin-engine piston aircraft crashed short of the runway at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield, Missouri, the FAA said. The pilot, who has not been identified, was the only person on board.
The St. Louis County Police Department said on Facebook that its Spirit of St. Louis Airport Detail was notified shortly after 3 a.m. about a possible downed plane in the area…