Officials believe Menkemeller was a new hire at Southern Seaplane and she and Panepinto were out logging flight hours when the plane went down. Duhe said the victim's families have been notified.

Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson told WGNO that a seaplane bound for Houma, reportedly crashed after taking off from New Orleans. The plane reportedly went down in a marshy area between ...

“Not only with his company and Southern seaplane but with him, helping so many pilots throughout his years as a designated practical examiner for the FAA. Lauren is so passionate about aviatio ...

The aircraft, a 1976 Cessna 210 L owned by Southern Seaplanes, went down around 8:30 p.m. in a marsh about two miles north of Highway 182 and near the intersection of Highway 90. Authorities ...

The victims were identified as Lyle Pannepinto, owner of Southern Seaplanes, and Lauren Menkemeller, a pilot trainee with the company. The aircraft, a 1976 Cessna 210 L, crashed around 8:30 p.m ...

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