In the town of Truckee, a duo met their demise as a lone-engine aircraft plummeted amidst moderate snowfall, a mere stone’s throw from Lake Tahoe, as relayed by authorities.

A Socata TBM9, carrying two occupants, met its tragic fate at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Saturday whilst nearing the confines of Truckee Tahoe Airport, as communicated by the Federal Aviation Administration this Sunday.

Confirmation arrived from the Truckee Police Department regarding the loss of two lives, albeit no additional details pertaining to the individuals were disclosed. Although no residences suffered harm, the area surrounding the crash site saw to the necessity of mending railroad tracks, according to reports from KCRA-TV.

Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will embark on an inquiry to ascertain the root cause of the incident.

During the time of the accident, the air was graced with moderate snowfall, offering visibility of a mere half-mile (0.8 kilometers), though the breeze maintained a gentle demeanor, as per reports from the local news station. Situated approximately 30 miles (52 kilometers) southwest of Reno, Nevada, Truckee bears witness to this somber event.