One dead after plane crashes into water in Easton, Maryland

Small plane crashes into water in Easton, Maryland

Maryland emergency crews are responding to a small plane crash in the water near Easton.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - One person is dead after a plane crashed into the water near Easton, Maryland Tuesday morning.

According to Maryland State Police, a twin-engine Cessna 402 crashed in the area of the 6800 block of Travelers Rest Circle in Easton. The pilot was recovered from the water and was declared dead on the scene.

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Officials say the crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. after the pilot reported engine failure.

Maryland State Police have identified the deceased victim as 56-year-old Robert Eugene Merlini, of Annapolis.

Merlini was the pilot and sole occupant of the twin-engine Cessna that crashed.

The plane took off initially from Tipton Airport at Fort Meade and was believed to be headed to Easton Airport.