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TOOELE, Utah (AP) — The pilot who died when his small plane crashed into Utah's Great Salt Desert has been identified as a Draper doctor.
Authorities say 69-year-old Robert LaVon Moody was believed to be flying alone when his plane crashed Friday just off Stansbury Island.
A search for the single-engine plane began early Saturday after the pilot's family reported him as overdue. The plane took off from West Jordan.
The osteopath was the owner and clinical director of the Biorestoration Medical Clinic in Draper.
Family spokeswoman Cindie Quintana says Moody was dedicated to helping his patients improve their lives and health though innovative medicine.
She says his other passions included family, flying, politics and music.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by federal authorities.
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