Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released new information about a deadly plane crash that happened in the Twin Cities last month.
Retired Mayo Clinic Surgeon Joseph Cass and his partner, North Dakota state lawmaker Liz Conmy lost their lives in the aviation disaster. Cass was identified as the pilot in a report from KFGO in Fargo.
A report based on the preliminary investigation issued by the NTSB said the two had flown into the Crystal Airport in the Twin Cities from Park Rapids on April 24.
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They were set to fly back to Park Rapids on April 25 and were cleared for departure around 11:51 a.m. Cass read back the correct instructions to air traffic control and took off.
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Shortly after departing, Cass is heard saying “abort, abort, 32X,” to air traffic control and was given clearance to return to the airport…