Three Killed in Fremont Platte River Plane Crash

A small Cessna 180 plane crashed into the Platte River south of Fremont, Nebraska, on Friday night at around 8:15 p.m., resulting in the deaths of three people: Daniel Williams of Moundridge, Kansas, and Jeff Bittinger and Randy Amrein, both of Fremont. The crash sparked a large emergency response from local law enforcement, fire departments, and rescue crews, who used airboats and drones at the scene. The FAA and NTSB are leading the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash. This incident comes amid a recent series of fatal aviation accidents in the U.S., raising renewed concerns about air travel safety, though experts emphasize it remains generally safe. Authorities continue to ask the public to avoid the area as their work continues. The crash investigation remains active.