Authorities Identify Pilot Killed In Falmouth Plane Crash

BOSTON (AP) — Police have identified a pilot who was killed Friday when his small plane crashed on Cape Cod.

The Massachusetts State Police say 83-year-old Carl Willis was flying the single-engine plane when it crashed in a grassy area at Falmouth Airpark.

The pilot’s wife was a passenger in the plane and suffered serious injuries.

The Boston Globe reports the couple live in Falmouth and were returning home from a day trip. The cause of the crash is being investigated by federal aviation officials.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.

About Brian Engles

Brian Engles is a longtime local of the Cape. He studied Film & TV at Boston University and in addition to his role at Cape Cod Broadcasting Media, he also works as a music instructor and records original songs.



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