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26-06-2025
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‘Catastrophic loss': Family mourns pilot killed in Beverly plane crash
The pilot of a plane that crashed in Beverly last week is being remembered by his family as a 'charismatic, beautiful soul.' Geoffrey Andrews was identified by the family as the pilot in the plane crash on Thursday morning that killed him and injured another person. 'Geoffrey's family, friends, and his beloved wife Gentry are devastated and heartbroken at his untimely death,' a statement by the family reads. 'We thank the investigators who we trust will conduct a thorough investigation into what caused this catastrophic loss of life.' The crash happened at about 7:45 a.m. near 106 Sam Fonzo Dr., next to Beverly Regional Airport. The plane, a Mooney M20, came to a rest on the industrial park roadway against a utility pole, and debris spread through the trees and across the street. The passenger survived the crash and authorities brought the person to the hospital, but their condition is unknown as of Sunday morning. The Essex County District Attorney's Office, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident. Andrews' family said his wife is expecting their first child in October. The family's statement described him as passionate about his career in aerospace engineering and how he 'dreamed of someday having the opportunity to become an astronaut.' He served as a staff scientist for MIT Lincoln Laboratory. He is a doctoral graduate from Purdue University and completed his undergraduate studies at Lehigh University, the statement read. 'Geoffrey loved flying, even moonlighting as a ferry pilot to build hours and experience when he was a graduate student,' the family wrote. 'Beyond his love for flight, Geoffrey was a charismatic, beautiful soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and always had a kind word for others.' A GoFundMe for Andrews' wife is collecting donations. Illegal fireworks have caused over 200 serious injuries in Mass. in the last 5 years First of two men charged with murder in 2021 Seekonk fatal shooting found guilty Land shortage prompts Springfield to propose property swap for new school 100,000 mattresses sold on Amazon recalled due to 'deadly' fire risk Boston police identify man shot and killed in car on Juneteenth Read the original article on MassLive.
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26-06-2025
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GoFundMe collecting funds for wife of pilot killed in Mass. plane crash
A GoFundMe is collecting donations for the wife of a pilot killed in a plane crash in Beverly last week. The fundraiser has raised $29,338 of its $35,000 goal through 247 donations as of Sunday afternoon. The family of the pilot identified him as Geoffrey Andrews, an aerospace engineer with a passion for flying. He was expecting his first child in October with his wife. "Geoffrey's family, friends, and his beloved wife Gentry are devastated and heartbroken at his untimely death,' the family said in a statement. 'Beyond his love for flight, Geoffrey was a charismatic, beautiful soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and always had a kind word for others." The crash happened at about 7:45 a.m. on Thursday near 106 Sam Fonzo Dr., next to Beverly Regional Airport. The plane, a Mooney M20, came to a rest on the industrial park roadway against a utility pole, and debris spread through the trees and across the street. The passenger survived the crash and authorities brought the person to the hospital, but their condition is unknown as of Sunday morning. The Essex County District Attorney's Office, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident. The family said Andrews 'dreamed of someday having the opportunity to become an astronaut.' He served as a staff scientist for MIT Lincoln Laboratory. He is a doctoral graduate from Purdue University and completed his undergraduate studies at Lehigh University, the statement read. 'Geoffrey loved flying, even moonlighting as a ferry pilot to build hours and experience when he was a graduate student,' the family wrote. Mass. Senate set to make its first move against Trump in 2025 | Bay State Briefing Illegal fireworks have caused over 200 serious injuries in Mass. in the last 5 years First of two men charged with murder in 2021 Seekonk fatal shooting found guilty Land shortage prompts Springfield to propose property swap for new school 100,000 mattresses sold on Amazon recalled due to 'deadly' fire risk Read the original article on MassLive.
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26-06-2025
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Passenger who survived fatal Mass. plane crash dies day after pilot
A passenger who was injured when a small plane crashed in Beverly Thursday morning has died after initially surviving the crash, the Essex County District Attorney's Office confirmed Monday. The district attorney's office declined to identify the passenger, who was taken to a hospital after the crash. The plane's pilot — MIT aerospace engineer Geoffrey Andrews — died in the crash. Read more: 'Catastrophic loss': Family mourns pilot killed in Beverly plane crash The plane crash happened on June 19 around 7:45 a.m. near Beverly Regional Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said previously. The plane — a Mooney M20 — came to rest on a roadway next to a utility pole. The plane 'experienced engine issues' after leaving the airport, according to an FAA report about the crash. Andrews tried to fly the plane back to the airport, but it crashed before he could land safely. Read more: GoFundMe collecting funds for wife of pilot killed in Mass. plane crash Andrews' wife is expecting their first child in October, his family said in a statement on Sunday. A GoFundMe campaign is raising money to benefit her and the Andrews' unborn child. The district attorney's office, the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. No further information has been released. City man arrested on assault and battery with serious injury after altercation last week Overdose deaths of Black Bostonians dropped significantly in 2024. Here's why Dear Gov. Healey: Here's how to make Mass. a manufacturing powerhouse — again Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday's $128 million drawing Mass. State Police trooper in critical condition after hit-and-run motorcycle crash Read the original article on MassLive.
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26-06-2025
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Passenger who died days after surviving a plane crash identified as Mass. man
A passenger who died days after being involved in a plane crash in Beverly last week has been identified as 28-year-old Malden resident Joseph Puciloski, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. The plane crash happened on June 19 around 7:45 a.m. near Beverly Regional Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said previously. The plane 'experienced engine issues' after taking off and crashed before pilot Geoffrey Andrews could fly it back to the airport, according to an FAA report about the crash. Andrews — a 30-year-old Melrose resident and MIT aerospace engineer — died in the crash, the district attorney's office said. Puciloski initially survived the crash and was taken to a hospital, but he later died from his injuries. The plane —a Mooney M20— came to rest on a roadway next to a utility pole. The district attorney's office did not speak to Andrews' and Puciloski's relationship. Andrews' wife is expecting their first child in October, his family said in a statement on Sunday. A GoFundMe campaign is raising money to benefit his wife and unborn child. The district attorney's office, the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. No further information has been released. 8-year-old boy dies after being pulled from Clinton pond Two educators charged in 12-year-old Pittsfield student's 2024 drowning death Springfield brewery, cannabis store team up to offer downtown concert FBI continues to track down plutonium allegedly sold by Hadley man Springfield debates stricter laws to stop drug dealing near parks, schools following shutdown of trafficking operation Read the original article on MassLive.
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13-06-2025
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'A tragic accident': Swimmers die in hospital days after being rescued from the Merrimack River
Two swimmers who were rescued from the Merrimack River Sunday evening have died after spending days hospitalized in critical condition, Newburyport officials announced Friday afternoon. Officials identified the swimmers as East Boston resident Dahiana Canas and Lynn resident Vanessa Correa. Both women were 25 years old when they died, officials said in a press release. Newburyport police and the Essex County District Attorney's Office are still investigating Canas' and Correa's deaths, but authorities' preliminary investigation suggests the women died as a result of 'a tragic accident,' officials said. On June 8, Newburyport police and firefighters responded to a report of a swimmer in distress near Plum Island Point around 7 p.m., Newburyport officials said previously. At the scene, they discovered that both Canas and Correa needed rescuing from the water. Read more: Two swimmers in critical condition after being rescued from the Merrimack River Both women were pulled out of the river by local fishermen before emergency responders could get to them, officials said. Canas and Correa received medical aid at the scene before being taken to Anna Jacques Hospital in critical condition. The women were later transferred to hospitals in Boston and Burlington, officials said. Correa died on Wednesday, and Canas died the day after. 'As a community, our hearts are heavy with the tragic news that the two young women rescued from the Merrimack River earlier this week have passed away. On behalf of the City of Newburyport, I extend our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones during this unimaginable time,' Newburyport City Marshal Matthew Simons said in the release. 'We are extremely grateful to the citizens and first responders who fought tirelessly to save them. We ask that the community keep all those involved in this traumatic incident in their thoughts and prayers.' Two taken to hospital after report of possible explosion at Newburyport Dunkin' Live Nation to open 18 new venues nationwide, including 1 in New England 'Bachelor' winner from Mass. splits from fiancé nearly 3 months after finale Boston University addresses Alex Cooper's sexual harassment allegations If Karen Read is convicted, what happens next? Read the original article on MassLive.
