August 28, Newaygo, Mich. / Piper Arrow

At 1849 eastern time, a Piper PA-28R-180 struck power lines that crossed the Muskegon River near Newaygo. The pilot and two passengers were killed. A witness said the rented airplane was flying along the river at about 20 feet above the water level when it hit the power lines....

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Piper PA-28R-180 aircraft crashed into power lines over the Muskegon River near Newaygo at 1849 eastern time.
  • The accident tragically resulted in the deaths of the pilot and two passengers on board.
  • Witnesses reported the rented airplane was flying at a dangerously low altitude of about 20 feet above the water when it struck the lines.
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At 1849 eastern time, a Piper PA-28R-180 struck power lines that crossed the Muskegon River near Newaygo. The pilot and two passengers were killed. A witness said the rented airplane was flying along the river at about 20 feet above the water level when it hit the power lines.

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