WATERTOWN, Wis. — The pilot who was killed in a small plane crash in Watertown, Wisconsin was identified as Dr. William A. Buchholtz, 73. He died alongside his 8-year-old grandson, Colin Strebe, on June 14.
According to Dr. Buchholtz's obituary, he and Colin shared many interests and were traveling to enjoy those hobbies together.
Dr. Buchholtz was the founder of Family Dental Practice in Watertown. He owned and operated the business for more than 40 years.
The plane crashed in a wooded area, 800 Carriage Hill Drive, in the City of Watertown on June 14. The plane took off from Watertown Municipal Airport and was heading to a small airport in Northern Wisconsin.
According to the crash's aviation investigation preliminary report, a witness reported the plane descend "nose first" into the wooded area. The witness also reported a large explosion after the airplane hit the ground.
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