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One dead after plane crash at Chandler Municipal Airport

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today at 8:48 AM
Published 8:57 AM

CHANDLER, Ariz. (NBC, KYMA) - Authorities are investigating after a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Arizona.

The single-engine Piper Cherokee went down Tuesday moments after departing Chandler Municipal Airport, Southwest of Phoenix.

The Chandler Fire Department says crews worked with the airport's control tower to locate the aircraft after receiving a 911 call.

Emergency responders found the plane and one person on board.

According to the Chandler Police Department, the person did not survive the crash.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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