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Small Plane Crash Near Purdue University Airport Claims Life of Student
A tragic incident occurred near Purdue University Airport in Lafayette, Indiana, last week, claiming the life of 20-year-old Alexander Foss, a student at Purdue University from Maple Grove, Minnesota. Foss, a junior majoring in aviation flight, was the sole occupant of a single-engine Piper PA-28 aircraft that crashed around 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. The wreckage was not discovered until the following afternoon, and investigators confirmed Foss’s identity using DNA processed by the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division. The coroner’s office determined that Foss died from multiple blunt force injuries associated with the crash.
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities, including the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the Federal Aviation Administration, are continuing to investigate the crash. Coroner Carrie Costello expressed her condolences, stating, “Our deepest sympathies go out to the family, friends, and the Purdue University community at this difficult time.” Foss had rented the aircraft from Purdue Aviation, LLC, a company not affiliated with Purdue University.
Community Mourns
The Purdue University community is in mourning following the tragic loss of one of its students in the plane crash. Alexander Foss was described as a promising young aviator with a passion for flight. Students and faculty alike are coming together to remember and honour his life and legacy.
Remembering Alexander Foss
Friends and family remember Alexander Foss as a dedicated student and a kind-hearted individual. His love for aviation was evident to all who knew him, and his presence will be greatly missed on campus. A memorial service is being planned to celebrate his life and accomplishments.
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