KETV · Hamburg, IA
Two Kansas City men in their 40s were killed in a plane crash near Hamburg, Iowa, last Monday. The cause is still under investigation. Two Kansas City men in their 40s were killed in a plane crash near Hamburg, Iowa, last Monday. The cause is still under investigation. Two Kansas City men in their 40s were killed in a plane crash near Hamburg, Iowa, last Monday evening, according to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office. First responders at the scene said the men were already dead by the time they arrived. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office identified the men as Brandon Schatz, 44, and Kyle Ginavan, 45. The sheriff's office extended its condolences to the families and loved ones of those involved. The sheriff's office said the NTSB is still investigating the cause of the crash. Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
KMTV 3 News Now Omaha · Hamburg, IA
HAMBURG, Iowa — The two men killed when a small airplane crashed near Hamburg, Iowa, have been identified, per a news release from the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office. The Piper PA-28-180 crashed at 7:33 p.m. CST on Nov. 2, according to preliminary information provided by the NTSB. First responders arrived minutes later and found two victims. The two men, identified as Brandon K. Schatz, 44, and Kyle J. Ginavan, 45, both of Kansas City, Kansas, were pronounced dead at the scene. No information has been released about what may have caused the crash. As part of its investigation, the NTSB will examine three primary areas: the pilot, the aircraft and the operating environment. Investigators will gather flight tracking data, air traffic control communications and aircraft maintenance records. They will also review weather forecasts, actual weather and lighting conditions around the time of the crash, as well as the pilot's license, ratings and recent flight experience.
KCTV · Hamburg, IA
HAMBURG, Iowa (KCTV) - Two Kansas City, Kansas, men were killed when a single-engine aircraft crashed in southwest Iowa. Deputies responded to a report of the crash in the 2700 block of Bluff Road near Hamburg, Iowa, just before 7:40 p.m. Nov. 2. First responders found two people at the scene, both deceased. Hamburg is a 2-hour drive north-northwest of Kansas City in the southwestern corner of Iowa. The Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office identified them as Brandon K. Schatz, 44, and Kyle J. Ginavan, 45, of Kansas City, Kansas. Brandon Schatz’s family, an Army veteran and Springfield, Missouri, native who lived in Kansas City, is seeking support. A GoFundMe is helping Brandon’s brother, Benjamin, arrange military funeral honors recognizing Brandon’s Army service. Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board responded to the scene. The NTSB is investigating circumstances of the crash in coordination with local authorities.
Springfield Daily Citizen · Hamburg, IA
To read this story, please sign in with your email address and password. You’ve reached your limit of free stories this month. Love our reporting? Subscribers enjoy unlimited access to stories, listening on-the-go, personalized feeds, insider exclusive perks, and easy delivery to all devices. Skip the blur: Unlock a full year of access for just $40, or join our monthly plan for $4! *Offer available for new subscribers. Other conditions apply.* Sign in CLAIM 60% OFF NOW Don’t have an account yet? Register here. A Springfield native and U.S. Army veteran died in a plane crash on Nov. 2. Friends and family members are raising funds for his funeral arrangements. Brandon Schatz, 44, was a businessman who served in the National Guard, according to longtime friend Jeremy Bedard. He was born and raised in Springfield and moved to Kansas City as an adult. A funeral for Schatz with military honors will take place Friday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Springfield National Cemetery (1702 E.
KMBC · Hamburg, IA
Two Kansas City, Kansas, men were killed in a plane crash last week near Hamburg, Iowa. Deputies with the Fremont County Sheriff's Office in Iowa responded to the area of 2700 block of Bluff Road on the evening of Nov. 2 for reports of a single-engine plane crash. When they arrived, they discovered two individuals at the crash site. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. The victims have been identified by the Office of the Iowa State Medical Examiner as Brandon K. Schatz, 44, and Kyle J. Ginavan, 45, both of Kansas City, Kansas. The circumstances of the crash are still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and local authorities. The NTSB described the plane as a Piper PA-28-180, which is a four-seat, low-wing aircraft. Deputies say no further information about the cause is available at this time. "The Fremont County Sheriff's Office extends its condolences to the families and loved ones of those involved," the sheriff's office said.
Payson Roundup · Local
A driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on southbound State Route 87 near milepost 245.
