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Case closed in Wright Flyer fatal crash
Updated: Friday, 18 Jan 2013, 5:41 PM EST
Published : Friday, 18 Jan 2013, 5:41 PM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) - The National Transportation Safety Board closed its investigation into a deadly plane crash involving a replica Wright B Flyer.
Investigators conclude that Mitchell Cary and Don Gum failed to maintain control after losing engine power. A faulty weld on the left propeller shaft also played a role.
The pilots crashed in July 2011 near South Pitchin Road just outside of Springfield.
At the time, we were told they were testing a new plane called The Silver Bird.
Witnesses said the aircraft spiraled to the ground. Both men were killed on impact.
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