A small plane crash in Sussex has killed a Pilot from Clifton, New Jersey. The pilot is identified as Lester Lydzinski, 63.

First responders on the scene administered CPR to Lydzinski but were unable to revive him. Lydzinski was pronounced dead on scene.

The plane is identified as a Mustang K-20K. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, despite it occurring close to a landing field. The NTSB has began an investigation.

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