On the evening of April 30th, 2021, a light aircraft crashed in Yell County, Arkansas after departing the airport in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Yell County search-and-rescue officials were able to find the aircraft the following morning and confirmed that all four people aboard it had died in the aviation accident.
Officials were able to confirm that the plane left radar around 5:00 PM, which led to worries that it had crashed. However, officials have not yet confirmed the names of those who died in the crash. Family members still need to be notified about the incident before more information becomes public.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently in the beginning phases of an investigation. The NTSB strives to complete its major investigations within 12 months, though accident investigations often take between one to two years to complete. The agency typically releases a preliminary report within a few weeks of the accident that includes a synopsis of information collected at the scene. Black boxes are used to record flight data and are often crucial pieces of evidence to determine the cause of an aircraft crash.
Caddell Reynolds Law Firm in Arkansas is paying close attention to the news regarding this plane accident and what caused it. Check our blog frequently for important updates. Our aviation accident attorneys are standing by to give legal assistance and guidance to surviving family members of those who lost their lives in this tragedy and others like it. Please call 800-671-4100 or contact us online for a free consultation.
