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NTSB investigators identify potential cause of Puget Sound plane crash that killed MN couple

NTSB investigators identify potential cause of Puget Sound plane crash that killed MN couple
NTSB investigators identify potential cause of Puget Sound plane crash that killed MN couple 00:25

EXCELSIOR, Minn. -- National transportation officials have offered a new clue as to why a sea plane crashed into Puget Sound last month, killing a Minnesota couple and eight others.

National Transportation Safety Board investigators have possibly identified an issue with a plane that crashed into the waters near Washington state on Sept. 4. 

The NTSB said a part on the plane had separated into two pieces, which might have caused a loss of airplane control.

Ten people died in the crash, including Luke and Rebecca Ludwig from Excelsior, Minnesota.

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A picture of Rebecca (left) and Luke Ludwig (right).  Family submitted

The crash remains under investigation.

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