By Crash News Writer 
Zeeland Township, MI (June 30, 2025) — A small plane crash at the Ottawa Executive Airport on Sunday morning left one person dead, according to local authorities.
According to reports, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the airport, located at 5923 Byron Road, around 10:49 a.m. on June 29. Officers arriving at the scene found a fixed-wing aircraft with significant damage just off the end of the runway. Tragically, the plane’s sole passenger was pronounced dead at the crash site.
Police have not yet released the victim’s identity, pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin. The circumstances surrounding the fatal crash remain under investigation. Local authorities are now working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration, which will lead the inquiry into what caused the aircraft to go down.
No additional injuries were reported, and there was no immediate threat to surrounding properties.
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