A plane crashed on Sunday in Bath County killing all five people that were on board. According to the FAA, the crash occurred at around 3 pm near Ingalls Field Airport in Hot Springs.

The flight originated in Fort Lauderdale, FL and was scheduled to land at Ingall’s Field.  According to the plane owner’s attorney and family friend, the occupants were attending an event at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs. The occupants of the aircraft were the Pilot (male), First Officer (Co-pilot), (male) and three passengers, (one male, one female and a male juvenile).

The plane was short on its approach to the runway, struck the trees and then the hillside. The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash.

The remains have been sent to the Virginia Office of the Medical Examiner, Western District for positive identification.