N629AG Plane Crash in Indiana Claims Four Lives
ANDERSON,IN – A single-engine Piper PA-46 aircraft crashed into a cornfield near Anderson Municipal Airport on September 6, 2024, resulting in the deaths of all four occupants.
N629AG Flight Details and Crash
The small aircraft departed from Fort Dodge Regional Airport in Iowa at approximately 6:45 a.m. Central Time, aiming to land at Anderson Municipal Airport, located about an hour’s drive northeast of Indianapolis. However, the plane ultimately went down in a nearby cornfield, as stated by Captain Darwin Dwiggins from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. Dwiggins noted that the plane approached the landing site at an excessive altitude. “They were too high,” he explained. “They were instructed to alter their course and attempt another approach.” Witness accounts suggested that the pilot might have been trying to return to the airport just before the plane went down.
Witness Account
One witness described the aircraft as “flipping over and nosediving into the cornfield, igniting upon impact”. The East Madison Fire Territory shared a photo depicting smoke rising from the cornfield following the crash.
The Madison county Coroner’s Office identified the four Fatalities
- 68-year-old Joseph R. Scallon of Iowa Falls, Iowa
- 19-year-old “Owen” James Renaud of Alden, Iowa
- 41-year-old Jesse H. Ostheimer of Alden, Iowa
- 36-year-old Braden W. Hicks of Manson, Iowa
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FAA and NTSB Investigation and Response
The NTSB is overseeing the investigation into the accident, stating that the aircraft crashed “under unknown circumstances”. An NTSB investigator was expected to arrive at the scene on Friday evening to begin documenting the site and examining the aircraft. The NTSB’s investigative process typically involves several key phases:
- Initial notification and decision to investigate
- On-scene fact-gathering
- Analysis of collected data
- Determination of probable cause
- Issuance of a final report and safety recommendations
Throughout the process, investigators will analyze flight logs, maintenance records, weather data, and any available recordings. They may also conduct laboratory tests on key components, interview witnesses, and potentially perform component tests, teardowns, or simulator testing.
Madison County Coroner's Office Press Release
Madison County Coroner's Office Press Release
FORT DODGE Regional Airport Press Release
FORT DODGE Regional Airport Press Release
N629AG Timeline and Reports
The NTSB aims to complete investigations within 12 to 24 months, though this timeline can vary based on the complexity of the accident and the agency’s workload. During this period, the NTSB may release several reports:
- A Preliminary Report, typically available within a few weeks of the accident
- An Accident Docket containing relevant information collected during the investigation
- A Final Report or Accident Brief providing a comprehensive analysis, probable cause determination, and any safety recommendations
It’s important to note that the NTSB does not determine fault or liability; its primary goal is to enhance transportation safety by identifying the probable cause and issuing safety recommendations to prevent similar accidents in the future. As the investigation into the Anderson crash progresses, families of the victims and the public can expect updates from the NTSB’s Transportation Disaster Assistance (TDA) Division, which serves as the primary point of contact for information regarding the investigative process.
Indiana Plane Crash Details
- Date: Friday, September 6, 2024
- Time: c. 09:52 AM CDT
- Aircraft Type: Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage
- Registration/Tail Number: N629AG
- Year of Manufacture: (Information not provided in source material)
- Fatalities: 4
- Occupants: 4
- Injuries: N/A (all occupants fatally injured)
- Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
- Category: Accident
- Phase: Approach
- Nature: Private Flight
- Departure Airport: Fort Dodge Airport, IA (FOD/KFOD)
- Destination Airport: Anderson Municipal Airport, IN (AID/KAID)
- Location of Crash: Cornfield, 2 miles SE of Anderson Municipal Airport, IN (AID/KAID)
- Investigating Agency: NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board)
- Information Source: News, social media, and unofficial sources
Note: I omitted the “Year of Manufacture” as it wasn’t in the original Indiana crash data. If this information becomes available, it will be added.
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