NTSB LAUNCHES TEAM TO INVESTIGATE PLANE CRASH IN OWATONNA, MINNESOTA

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Title: NTSB LAUNCHES TEAM TO INVESTIGATE PLANE CRASH IN OWATONNA, MINNESOTA

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                       NTSB ADVISORY
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National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594

July 31, 2008

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NTSB LAUNCHES TEAM TO INVESTIGATE PLANE CRASH IN
OWATONNA, MINNESOTA

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The National Transportation Safety Board has dispatched a Go
Team to investigate today's plane crash in Owatonna,
Minnesota.  At about 10:00 a.m. CDT this morning, a BAE 125
(N818MV) operated by East Coast Jets crashed while on
approach to Owatonna Degneer Regional Airport.  There are
seven reported fatalities.
 
NTSB Investigator John Lovell has been designated as
Investigator-in-Charge and will lead a 10-member team. NTSB
Board Member Steven R. Chealander will serve as principal
spokesman for the on-scene investigation. Terry Williams
will accompany the team as press officer.
 
Mr. Williams may be reached on his cell phone (202-557-1350)
when he arrives in Owatonna this evening.

NTSB Press Contacts:

202-557-1350 (Terry N. Williams, Owatonna)
202-314-6100 (Washington)

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