'No Survivors': Authorities Say Plane That Departed From Fort Dodge Has Crashed in Indiana

Officials are still trying to determine what caused the plane to go down

The plane was carrying 10 people, including the pilot and co-pilot

A plane that departed from Fort Dodge, Iowa, has crashed in Indiana, killing all 10 people on board, according to authorities.

The plane, a twin-engine Cessna 340, crashed in a field near the town of Monticello, Indiana, at around 10:30 a.m. local time on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash. The agency said in a statement that it is too early to determine what caused the plane to go down.

The plane was carrying 10 people, including the pilot and co-pilot

The passengers on the plane were all employees of a manufacturing company in Fort Dodge. They were traveling to a meeting in Chicago.

The pilot and co-pilot were both experienced pilots with a total of more than 10,000 hours of flight time between them.

The crash has left the community in mourning

The crash has left the community of Fort Dodge in mourning. The victims were all well-known and respected members of the community.

A memorial service is being planned for the victims. The service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Fort Dodge on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

The NTSB is continuing to investigate the crash. The agency said it will release a preliminary report on its findings within the next few weeks.