Fatal plane crash north of Lansing kills all 3 aboard The Federal Aviation Administration is on-site investigating the incident
Three people have died following a plane crash north of Lansing.
The crash occurred on Thursday (Oct. 16) near Clark Road and Peacock Road in Bath Township around 5 p.m.
The Bath Township Fire Department and Police Department responded to the scene where three passengers were aboard the aircraft.
Police said all three passengers were found deceased at the crash site.
Officials have not yet determined the cause of the crash or the plane’s intended destination.
The Federal Aviation Administration is on-site investigating the incident.
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