CNN —Officials in New York launched an investigation Saturday after a person died in a small plane crash in Niagara County.
It is unclear how many divers were on board before the crash, Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti said at a news conference Saturday.
A brush fire also reportedly began around the crash site, according to the release.
The sheriff called the plane crash “an unfortunate incident” and added that local and federal law enforcement partners are working to determine what led to the crash.
The pilot’s name was not released pending family notification, according to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office’s statement.
Persons:
–, Tammy L, Jones, Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti, ” Filicetti, Peter Knudson, Knudson
Organizations:
CNN, Cessna, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Niagara County Sheriff, National Transportation Safety
Locations:
New York, Niagara County, Lake, Youngstown , New York