Cause determined for plane crash that killed school board president in Chester County

WEST CALN TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- Investigators have revealed the cause of a plane crash that killed a Chester County school board president two years ago.

The National Transportation Safety Board blamed it on inadequate preflight inspection.

There was a loss of engine power because the fuel was contaminated with water from a recent rainfall, the NTSB said.

The plane crashed shortly after takeoff in West Caln Township on February 1, 2024.



The pilot, Sam Ganow, was the only one onboard.



He was the Octorara Area School District board president.