Plane Crash Investigation Revealed | Salt Lake City News

A student pilot, Chase Day, 25, tragically lost his life in a plane crash near Utah Lake on August 7th, while his instructor survived with serious injuries. Witnesses and security footage revealed severe turbulence and dust devils just before takeoff, raising questions about the crash’s cause. The community rallied, raising over $48,000 for Chase’s family through a GoFundMe — a gesture they called “sacred gifts” that helped them focus on honoring his memory as they navigated the aftermath. The NTSB continues its investigation to determine if weather played a role in this devastating accident. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a9bb3753c0daf7d