Overview
- Emergency crews responded to reports of a downed aircraft near McQueen and Queen Creek roads after takeoff from Chandler Municipal Airport on Tuesday night, July 28, at about 7:50 p.m.
- Chandler Fire and police confirmed a single occupant was on board and died from injuries sustained in the crash while the pilot’s identity has not been released.
- Chandler authorities secured the scene and said the National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Air traffic control audio indicated the airplane went down right off the departure end of the runway and investigators remain on site gathering evidence and witness statements.
- NTSB probes are technical and can take months to determine probable cause, so families, airport staff and local officials can expect limited public updates until investigators finish initial on-scene work and notifications.