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Authorities investigating after small aircraft crash kills 1 in Tippecanoe County

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Posted at 5:11 PM, Apr 12, 2024
and last updated 2024-04-18 08:39:18-04

TIPPECANOE COUNTY — First responders in Tippecanoe County are investigating a small plane crash that killed at least one person on Thursday night.

The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office received a call on Friday afternoon about a possible plane crash that happened at 8 p.m. Thursday night in the area of County Road 600 North and U.S. 231.

Upon arrival, units located a crash site and one victim. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

On April 18, the Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 20-year-old Purdue student Alexander Foss of Minnesota.

Police say the FAA has been contacted and will take over the investigation.