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Published November 03, 2012, 03:45 PM

Pilot had work done on plane

Relatives said a pilot who died in the Central Texas crash of his plane had some refurbishing work done before the accident.

SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Relatives said a pilot who died in the Central Texas crash of his plane had some refurbishing work done before the accident.

Investigators said Thursday’s crash near San Marcos killed 66-year-old Clarence Schollmeyer of Killdeer, N.D. Authorities are trying to determine what led to the fiery crash of the twin-engine Cessna during foggy conditions.

Department of Public Safety Trooper Robbie Barrera said the plane had taken off from San Marcos Municipal Airport, about 30 miles south of Austin. Barrera says the plane was attempting to return to the airport when the crash happened.

Mike Schollmeyer said his father was in Texas to get the plane reupholstered and repainted and was taking the aircraft for a test flight. The victim was alone on the aircraft.

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