Arizona plane crash - 10 things to know with detail
The plane crash occurred on Monday, July 26, 2021, in a remote area near Payson, Arizona.
The plane involved in the crash was a single-engine Cessna 182, carrying four people on board.
The plane was reported missing after it failed to arrive at its destination in Mesa, Arizona, prompting a search and rescue operation.
The wreckage of the plane was found by authorities on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in a rugged and mountainous area near the Mogollon Rim.
All four occupants of the plane were confirmed dead at the scene of the crash.
The victims were identified as the pilot, 57-year-old Shawn Perry, his wife, 57-year-old Karen Perry, their daughter, 27-year-old Morgan Perry, and her boyfriend, 26-year-old Russell Hardy.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Weather conditions in the area at the time of the crash were reported to be clear and sunny, ruling out weather as a potential factor in the accident.
The Perrys were experienced pilots and were well-known in the aviation community, making the crash even more shocking to their friends and family.
The community has come together to mourn the loss of the victims and support their loved ones during this difficult time.