The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday said Roy Halladay’s Icon A5 was recovered in shallow waters in the Gulf of Mexico near New Port Richey, Florida, after a “high-energy impact” killed the 40-year-old former Major League pitcher.
NTSB Describes ‘High-Energy Impact’ in Roy Halladay Crash
Key Takeaways:
- Former MLB pitcher Roy Halladay died in a "high-energy impact" crash of his Icon A5 aircraft in the Gulf of Mexico near New Port Richey, Florida.
- Investigators are reviewing video and eyewitness accounts suggesting Halladay may have been "showboating" or performing aggressive, low-altitude maneuvers prior to the crash.
- The NTSB has recovered the aircraft and its flight data recorder and anticipates a preliminary report within 7-10 days.
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