(Amana, IA) — The Monday crash of a crop-dusting plane is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board. Federal investigators are said to be coming to Amana. The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office was called about the crash Monday at about 2:10 p-m. The 1976 Grumman bi-plane was taking off from Amana airport when it lost power and landed upside down in a cornfield. The pilot was about to walk away without any reported injuries.
Crop Duster Pilot Walks Away From Downed Plane With No Injuries
By Mandy Billings
Jul 20, 2021 | 5:33 AM

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