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11-year-old Tucson girl dead in plane crash near Long Lake, Ariz.

40-year-old Utah pilot also dead
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Posted at 12:58 PM, Dec 23, 2021
and last updated 2021-12-23 14:58:22-05

An 11-year-old Tucson girl was one of two people who died in a small plane crash Wednesday northwest of the Show Low Regional Airport.

According to Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District, 11-year-old Lorelai Johansen was onboard.

The pilot, 40-year-old David A. Gillette of Utah, also died.

The crash was in the remote area of Long Lake.

The NTSB is investigating the crash.

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