Fatal crash at UNV (state college, pa)

[farmerbrake]

http://onwardstate.com/2016/06/16/small-plane-crashes-at-university-park-airport/

Piper Navajo carrying two people crashed yesterday morning. Article says the tower saw smoke coming out and couldn't get them to talk.
Makes me think maybe an electrical fire?
Sad even none the less with both occupants being fatal.
I was actually thinking about flying up there yesterday morning but with the chance of thunderstorms later in the day I decided not to.

 

[RyanB]

Sad, it's been a bad couple of weeks for GA.

 

[exncsurfer]

http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2016/06/fatal-accident-occurred-june-16-2016.html

Doesn't seem like there is much to go on for this one, N3591P

Edit: summary, twin engine, air taxi service, cleared to land, then no contact

 

[farmerbrake]

So because there was a post crash fire is it safe to *assume* there was plenty of fuel?
*I use the term assume very lightly here. Not sure if speculate is a better term or not.

 

[rbridges]

Very experienced pilot in a twin. Sad to hear.

 

[RightRudder12]

Knew the pilot well and familiar with the company. Interesting to see what the NTSB uncovers. Lots of speculation around here with little info.

 

[farmerbrake]

Knew the pilot well and familiar with the company. Interesting to see what the NTSB uncovers. Lots of speculation around here with little info.

My condolences. I hope my comments didn't offend you.

 

[RightRudder12]

Didn't offend me at all.

I believe that dissecting these events are important to improving our chances of surviving crashes as well as preventing us from getting into these situations.