The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report regarding the tragic plane crash that occurred on March 20th at Barwick-LaFayette Airport. While the report doesn’t name the individuals involved, it confirms the fatal incident that claimed the lives of Russell Edward Jones of LaFayette and Steven Boyd Powell of Cartersville during a training flight. According to the preliminary NTSB report, the Cirrus SR-22 aircraft took off around 2:21 PM and circled the runway twice. On the third circle, the plane reportedly encountered an unspecified issue, leading to the crash. The aircraft subsequently exploded and burst into flames. The NTSB is continuing its investigation into the cause of the crash. A final, comprehensive report detailing the findings and probable cause is expected to be released at a later date. The current preliminary report offers only a basic outline of the events leading up to the devastating incident.