
Fatal seaplane crash in Raceland leaves two dead
A seaplane tragically crashed in Raceland on Wednesday night, resulting in the fatalities of two individuals. The aircraft had departed from a body of water in the New Orleans region en route to the Houma-Terrebonne Regional Airport. The crash took place in a marshy location near Highway 90 and Highway 182, claiming the lives of Lyle Panepinto and Lauren Menkemeller. Search and rescue efforts continued through the night despite challenges posed by darkness and the difficult terrain. With daylight, the wreckage was located. Investigations are ongoing, led by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board, who released a statement confirming the crash and their involvement in the case.
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