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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Indiana plane crash victim
2. Purdue student Minnesota plane crash
A Purdue University student from Maple Grove, Minnesota, identified as Alexander Foss, tragically died in a small plane crash in northwest Indiana. The 20-year-old junior, majoring in aviation flight, was flying a Piper PA-28 rented from Purdue Aviation when the crash occurred on April 11. Authorities, including the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office, are investigating the incident with the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration. The wreckage was discovered in a field near Lafayette, about 60 miles north of Indianapolis. Our thoughts are with Foss’s family, friends, and the Purdue University community during this difficult time.
1. Minnesota student dies in Indiana plane crash
2. Purdue University student killed in Indiana plane accident
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University Student Identified as Pilot in Fatal Plane Crash
Last week, tragedy struck when a small plane crashed in northwest Indiana, claiming the life of a young pilot. The pilot has been identified as Alexander Foss, a 20-year-old student hailing from Maple Grove, Minnesota. The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office confirmed Foss’s identity through DNA provided by his relatives.
Authorities, including the Coroner’s Office, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the Federal Aviation Administration, are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash that led to Foss’s untimely demise.
Coroner Carrie Costello expressed her condolences, stating, “Our deepest sympathies go out to the family, friends, and the Purdue University community during this difficult time.” Foss was a junior majoring in aviation flight at Purdue, a dream cut short by the tragic incident.
Details of the Crash
The fatal crash occurred on April 11 when Foss was flying a single-engine Piper PA-28. The aircraft went down in a field northwest of Lafayette, a city located approximately 60 miles north of Indianapolis. The wreckage was discovered the following day, prompting an immediate response from authorities.
Capt. John Ricks of the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office revealed that Foss had rented the plane from Purdue Aviation before departing from Purdue University Airport. The community mourns the loss of a promising young student with a passion for aviation.
Remembering Alexander Foss
As the Purdue University student community reels from the tragic loss, fond memories of Foss continue to surface. Described as a dedicated student with a bright future ahead, Foss’s passion for aviation was evident to all who knew him.
Friends and acquaintances remember Foss as a kind-hearted individual with a contagious enthusiasm for flying. His presence will be sorely missed on campus, leaving a void in the hearts of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
As the investigation into the plane crash continues, the Purdue University community remains united in grief, honouring the memory of Alexander Foss and the promising future that was cut short.
