(CNN) — This is a list of prominent American politicians killed in plane crashes. May 1, 1928 – New York Rep. Thaddeus C. Sweet (R). Sweet is killed in an airplane accident in Broome County, New York.

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A Cessna 310 crashed near Boca Raton Airport, killing all three people on board. The plane experienced mechanical issues shortly after takeoff and crashed about a mile from the airport. The FAA and ...