The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) concluded that the March 9, 2025, plane crash in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, was caused by a combination of pilot distraction due to an open cabin door and the aircraft being approximately 500 pounds over its maximum takeoff weight. The Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft, carrying five people including pilot Matthew White and his family, crashed into a parking lot at Brethren Village shortly after takeoff en route to Springfield, Ohio. The crash injured five individuals, with the pilot and a passenger seriously hurt. The NTSB's final report highlights that during takeoff, the cabin door unexpectedly opened after a loud 'pop,' distracting the pilot who then failed to maintain adequate airspeed, leading to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent crash. Security footage showed the aircraft losing altitude and rocking its wings before impact, and a post-crash fire destroyed much of the wreckage, including the cabin door. The report notes the aircraft was also over its weight limit, which increased stall speed and compromised control. The pilot, with 555 total flight hours, was described as being distracted by the open door, which contributed to the accident. The investigation also revealed the aircraft had undergone recent upgrades and was test-flown without issues prior to the crash. The NTSB emphasized that the combination of overloading and the open cabin door were critical factors in this tragic incident.