Fatal plane crash wreckage taken to Delaware to continue investigation

MARIETTE, OHIO (WTAP) –

Salvage crews cleaned up the scene of Tuesday’s deadly aircraft crash in Marietta.

The aircraft’s wreckage will likely be taken Clayton, Delaware, in line with lead investigator Aaron McCarter.

McCarter says the salvage firm focuses on plane restoration and has hangars investigators can proceed to work in a managed setting.

McCarter, who’s with the Nationwide Transportation Security Board, says the NTSB and the FAA are persevering with to analyze the crash. Thursday morning the wreckage was turned over so crews may get a better take a look at the flight management.

Crews will likely be trying on the engine, propellers, if the flight management was absolutely practical and {the electrical} system, in line with McCarter. He additionally mentioned he will likely be paying shut consideration to the de-ice system of the aircraft. McCarter mentioned the climate Tuesday morning may have been conducive to creating ice.

McCarter additionally talked about that the EPA will likely be coming to the scene within the subsequent few days to take a look at any influence on the encompassing space.

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