Two dead after plane crash in Missouri

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO. (NBC, KYMA) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol has confirmed that two people have died following a plane crash near Lake of the Ozarks Tuesday afternoon.

According to authorities , a small plane crashed near public beach drive in Camden county. The crash was reported at 3 P.M. CT.

Troopers said first responders are working to identify the two occupants and notify next of kin.

According to Osage Beach Mayor Richard Ross, the plane took off from Lee C. Fine Memorial Airport in Miller county and crashed shortly after in Lake of the Ozarks State Park.

The patrol said the FAA and NTSB will investigate the crash, with officials expected to arrive Wednesday.