East Windsor police have identified the two men who were killed shortly after taking off from Skylark Airpark on Tuesday, April 18 and crashing nearby.
Police have identified the two men at 61-year-old Robert Plourde, of Ellington, and 51-year-old George Janssen II, of Vernon.
They were in a 1946 single-engine Luscombe 8A when crashed on Rolocut Road, by Wells Road about half an hour after taking off.
Both men were pronounced dead at the scene, according to officials.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what caused the crash.
"The indication now is the airplane struck trees about 100 feet up and then came to rest straight down," NTSB senior air safety investigator, Ralph Hicks, said.
"Bob was a loving husband and a tremendous father who had an affinity for flying," a statement from Plourde's family said. "Our family is incredibly appreciative of the overwhelming support and outpouring of love from the community during this difficult time."
