The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released new details about the fatal plane crash that killed legendary songwriter Brett James and two of his family members in September.

According to WFAA , the preliminary report reveals that the plane "appeared to spiral" as it descended toward its destination of Macon County Airport in Franklin, N.C.

The plane — piloted by James — began to approach the runway at 2:48 PM local time on Sept. 18.

In his final transmission to air traffic control, James said he was flying at 6,800 feet and intended to make a full 360-degree turn before landing the aircraft.

Witnesses who saw the plane in its final moments before crashing say that its wings were "rocking side-to-side" as it flew unusually low over the playground of Iotla Valley

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