BOERNE, Texas, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- A small plane crashed east of Boerne, Texas, killing its pilot, the Texas Department of Public Safety reported Monday.
The plane, originally described as a homebuilt aircraft, struck some trees before crashing and catching fire Sunday night, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
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The pilot was identified as William Doppelt, 47, of Helotes, the San Antonio Express-News said.
The FAA said Sunday a passenger was on board the plane, but officials said Monday the pilot was alone.
The National Transportation Safety Board initiated an investigation, the newspaper said.
