Editor's note: this is the official information from NTSB in regard to the tragedy that killed two beloved Ridgefielders. It is most difficult to report. Please keep those impacted by the loss of these precious lives in your thoughts and prayers.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report regarding the plane crash on September 20 that killed two Ridgefielders, both Freshman at Colgate University, Carey Depuy and Ryan Adams.
According to the report, the plane, a Cessna 150H, registered to and operated by Bargabos Earthworks, experienced a loss of control in-flight and collided with trees and then terrain near Morrisville, NY at 12:51pm.
Witnesses reported seeing the plane flying in a southeasterly direction and described the plane flying very low and the engine to appear to be sputtering before hitting the ground.