NTSB Releases Preliminary Reports on Fatal Plane Crashes in Lancaster, Greenwood

Two fatal small plane crashes occurred recently, with investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealing preliminary details. In Lancaster County, Lebanon native and doctor Musaddiq Nazeer died when his Piper PA-46-500TP Meridian crashed shortly after takeoff, with the report noting he did not read back takeoff clearance and the aircraft crashed within seconds despite having sufficient fuel and 2,350 flight hours. In Greenwood, Indiana, pilot and Purdue graduate Anh-Thu Nguyen, who was attempting a solo global flight, died when her Lancair IVP plane crashed after a climbing left turn transitioned into a rapid right descent; engine data suggested it was fully operational during the approximately 90-second flight. Witnesses described Nguyen's plane as spiraling quietly before impact, with no ground injuries reported in either crash. Both investigations remain ongoing, and the NTSB has not yet determined the causes of the Greenwood crash. Nguyen was highly experienced, with over 4,000 flight hours and a notable aviation career, while Nazeer held a valid FAA medical certificate and substantial flight time.