Sonoma County Woman, 23, Killed In Arizona Plane Crash

SONOMA COUNTY, CA — The Scottsdale Police Department today confirmed a plane crash Monday night in Scottsdale, Arizona killed 23-year-old Mariah Sunshine Coogan of Santa Rosa. Five other people perished in the crash on the Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale golf course.

Police identified them as James Louis Pedroza, 28, believed to be the pilot; Erik Valente, 26; Anand Anil Patel, 28; Helena Lagos, 22 and Iris Carolina Rodriguez Garcia, 23. Police did not release their place of residences.

The plane reportedly was flying from Scottsdale Airport to Las Vegas. Video taken inside the plane shortly before it crashed has been posted on social media sites.

Terry Williams, a spokesman for the National Transportation Safety Board, said the single-engine plane was taken to a secure location for a thorough examination.

A preliminary examination of the plane's wings, nose and tail was done at the scene, and a more thorough investigation will include reviewing video from cameras at Scottsdale Airport, interviewing witnesses and
reviewing the plane's maintenance records, Williams said.

A preliminary report will be released within 10 days but it will not identify the cause of the crash, Williams said.

By Bay City News Service

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