Federal investigators are releasing information concerning the deadly plane crash that happened in Harlan County November 3rd, near the Tucker Guthrie Memorial Airport.

A man originally from Middlesboro, 55 year old Dr. David Sanford was killed in the crash. Sanford was living in Knoxville. He was the only person on the plane during the crash.

Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board have stated that the plane crashed during its third landing attempt on a runway.

It’s reported that the airport’s lights were out of service and fog was present during the incident.

These are preliminary findings and the investigation is still ongoing.