‘Catastrophic loss': Family mourns pilot killed in Beverly plane crash
The pilot of a plane that crashed in Beverly last week is being remembered by his family as a 'charismatic, beautiful soul.'
Geoffrey Andrews was identified by the family as the pilot in the plane crash on Thursday morning that killed him and injured another person.
'Geoffrey's family, friends, and his beloved wife Gentry are devastated and heartbroken at his untimely death,' a statement by the family reads. 'We thank the investigators who we trust will conduct a thorough investigation into what caused this catastrophic loss of life.'
The crash happened at about 7:45 a.m. near 106 Sam Fonzo Dr., next to Beverly Regional Airport. The plane, a Mooney M20, came to a rest on the industrial park roadway against a utility pole, and debris spread through the trees and across the street.
The passenger survived the crash and authorities brought the person to the hospital, but their condition is unknown as of Sunday morning.
The Essex County District Attorney's Office, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
Andrews' family said his wife is expecting their first child in October.
The family's statement described him as passionate about his career in aerospace engineering and how he 'dreamed of someday having the opportunity to become an astronaut.'
He served as a staff scientist for MIT Lincoln Laboratory. He is a doctoral graduate from Purdue University and completed his undergraduate studies at Lehigh University, the statement read.
'Geoffrey loved flying, even moonlighting as a ferry pilot to build hours and experience when he was a graduate student,' the family wrote. 'Beyond his love for flight, Geoffrey was a charismatic, beautiful soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and always had a kind word for others.'
A GoFundMe for Andrews' wife is collecting donations.
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