Plane Crash Massachusetts: Middletown Couple Killed in Small Plane Crash on I-195 in Dartmouth

"A devastating plane crash on a Massachusetts highway has left a trail of destruction and heartbreak in its wake. At 8:15 a.m. Monday, a small plane carrying a married couple from Middletown, Rhode Island, crashed onto the median of Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, bursting into flames and killing both occupants.
The victims, identified as 68-year-old Thomas Perkins and his wife, 66-year-old Agatha Perkins, were pronounced dead at the scene. A woman driving on the highway was also injured when her car was hit by debris from the crashing plane.
Massachusetts State Police said the pilot was attempting to land at New Bedford Regional Airport, which is just minutes away from the crash site. 'Normal rate of climb in this airplane would be about a thousand feet per minute,' investigators said. 'And we see it's only climbing at 47 and it's leveling off, descending, a very weak climb.'
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the cause of the crash. 'I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this morning's tragic plane crash in North Dartmouth,' said New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell.
As the investigation unfolds, residents are left to grapple with the devastating consequences of the crash. 'It looked like a car at first because I wasn't sure and the flames were so high,' said Jennifer Jacob, who witnessed the crash.
The crash has raised questions about the safety of air travel and the risks associated with flying during severe weather conditions. As the nor'easter continues to lash the Northeast, residents are left to wonder what could have been done to prevent this tragedy.
The NTSB and FAA will continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and officials are urging anyone with information to come forward. In the meantime, the community is coming together to support the families of the victims and to honor their memories.",
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