Plane Crash in Upstate New York Kills Five

A small plane crashed in upstate New York on Sunday afternoon, killing all five people on board. The victims have been identified as a father, mother, and their three children.

A small plane crashed in upstate New York on Sunday afternoon, killing all five people on board. The victims have been identified as a father, mother, and their three children.

The plane, a single-engine Piper PA-46, crashed near Sidney, New York, around 2 p.m. local time. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash.

Plane Crash in Upstate New York Kills Five

The victims have been identified as Ryan VanEpps, 42, Laura VanEpps, 43, James VanEpps, 12, Harrison VanEpps, 10, and Roger Beggs, 76.

The VanEpps family was from Georgia and was in Cooperstown, New York, for a baseball tournament. Beggs was the pilot of the plane.

Plane Crash in Upstate New York Kills Five

The plane was flying from Oneonta, New York, to Charleston, West Virginia, when it crashed. The NTSB said the plane passed through an area of "storm activity" before crashing.

The debris path from the wreckage is about a mile long. The NTSB said all major portions of the plane have been found except for the rudder.

Plane Crash in Upstate New York Kills Five

The NTSB is still investigating the cause of the crash.

The VanEpps family was well-known in their community. Ryan VanEpps was a successful businessman and Laura VanEpps was a teacher. James VanEpps was a talented baseball player. Harrison VanEpps was a happy and outgoing child.

Plane Crash in Upstate New York Kills Five

The community is mourning the loss of the VanEpps family. A vigil was held on Monday night to remember the victims.

The NTSB is expected to release a preliminary report on the crash within the next few weeks.