Rodolfo Pimentel Zamora, Francisco Del Moral Jimenez, and Alvaro Espejo Javier Rodriguez died in a fatal plane crash near Lansing

Rodolfo Pimentel Zamora, Francisco Del Moral Jimenez, and Alvaro Espejo Javier Rodriguez died in a fatal plane crash near Lansing

Fatal plane crash near Lansing death of Rodolfo Pimentel Zamora, Francisco Del Moral Jimenez, and Alvaro Espejo Javier Rodriguez

WXYZ reports that authorities have confirmed the identities of the three men who perished when their aircraft went down in the Rose Lake State Wildlife Area. Bath Township Police unveiled the findings from their probe during a press briefing held on Sunday.

View the complete press conference via the embedded video player

The small aircraft crashed around 5 p.m. on Thursday in the Rose Lake State Wildlife Area. The subsequent fire resulted in the deaths of all three individuals onboard.

Observe the witness video captured from the scene of the crash

Emergency personnel encountered significant obstacles in reaching the crash location, a remote, forested region lacking road access.

“Responders utilized saws and substantial manpower to cut through the vegetation and establish a path, ultimately locating and reaching the crash site,” stated Bath Township Fire Department Chief Mark Koonter.

“Our chief and I visited the crash location on the evening of the incident,” commented township supervisor Ryan Fewins-Bliss. “The dedication, focus, and personal sacrifices shown by the team were truly impressive.”

The Mexican Consulate has officially identified the three victims:

Rodolfo Pimentel Zamora, serving as a pilot
Francisco Del Moral Jimenez, functioning as a pilot
Alvaro Espejo Javier Rodriguez, employed as a mechanic

Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board remain present at the scene conducting their investigation. Cleanup operations are projected to be completed within the upcoming days.