Wisconsin dentist dies in plane crash

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A dentist from Dousman, Wis., died when the plane he was flying crashed in a field in western Kentucky, according to a Nov. 10 report from Oconomowoc Enterprise.

James Michaels, DDS, practiced at Oconomowoc (Wis.) Dental Care. The practice is working to maintain continuity of care for patients, according to a message posted on the practice’s Facebook page.  

The Graves County Sheriff’s Office said that Dr. Michaels had taken off from Mayfield Graves County Airport after refueling and experienced a problem with his plane. Dr. Michaels was the only occupant in the aircraft. 

Dr. Michaels was returning from an airshow in Mississippi with his daughter, who was operating a second aircraft.

The crash happened at 2:08 p.m., Nov. 8, the report said. 

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