Pilot killed in Chatsworth plane crash over the weekend identified
CHATSWORTH, Ga. - Federal investigators are sifting through wreckage after a small plane crashed about a half-mile south of Dalton Municipal Airport in Murray County on Saturday afternoon. The pilot was killed in the crash.
What we know:
Federal investigators are searching for answers after an Aero Commander AC11 plane went down near Chatsworth around 12 p.m. Saturday.
The National Transportation Safety Board sent an investigator to document the wreckage before moving the aircraft to a secure facility for further examination.
Officials plan to issue a preliminary report within 30 days of the crash.
NTSB agents are also checking the pilot's flying background, license details, and 72-hour history, while requesting doorbell camera videos and tips from the public at witness@ntsb.gov.
The pilot was identified by the Murray County Sheriff's Office on Monday morning as Dean Dale Worthingstun of Morganton, Georgia. He was the sole occupant of the plane.
What we don't know:
Investigators have not determined what caused the crash, but they are analyzing radar data, radio transmissions, weather forecasts, and maintenance logs.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the National Transportation Safety Board, who detailed their investigation process and evidence collection.