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ELOY, Ariz. - The Eloy Police Department is investigating a crash that happened in the Toltec area just south of the Eloy Municipal Airport at 1:30 p.m. on December 8.
A large black smoke cloud could be seen following the crash.
EPD said there was no threat to the public.
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Tucson man killed in Eloy plane crash
A Tucson man has been identified as the pilot who died in a plane crash south of the Eloy Municipal Airport.
The aircraft was identified as a single-engine fixed-wing Skystar Kitfox Series 5 airplane. The cause of the crash is unknown.
Police say the plane flew from Tucson to the Eloy Municipal Airport and departed for its return flight to Tucson when the crash happened. The cause of the crash is unknown.
"The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, succumbed to the crash. Out of respect for the family, the pilot's name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin," stated EPD Sgt. Jeremy Sammons. "We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends affected by this loss. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses."
The pilot was later identified by police as Kenneth Szeluga of Tucson.
Eloy Police say they have turned over the investigation to the FAA and NTSB.