The Nebraska State Patrol has preliminarily identified the victims of a plane crash that occurred Wednesday near Maxwell.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. The two occupants are believed to be Adam Helmerichs, 41, of Lincoln, and Zachary Clausen, 22, of Lincoln. Next of kin has been notified and both families have confirmed that the two were traveling together. Helmerichs was the pilot.
Final identification is pending additional investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash itself.
