Brandon Schatz Obituary, Kansas City MO Death – Man Dies Alongside Kyle Ginavan in Fatal Hamburg Plane Crash
The communities of Kansas City, Kansas, and southwest Iowa are mourning the deaths of Brandon K. Schatz and Kyle J. Ginavan, two men who lost their lives in a small-aircraft crash near Hamburg, Iowa.
The Iowa State Medical Examiner identified the victims as Brandon K. Schatz, 44, and Kyle J. Ginavan, 45, both residents of Kansas City, Kansas. Their identities were released following the fatal aviation accident on November 2, 2026.
Details of the Fatal Plane Crash
According to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of a single-engine aircraft crash at approximately 7:39 p.m. on November 2.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the 2700 block of Bluff Road, north of Hamburg in Fremont County, Iowa. Upon arriving, they located two occupants at the crash site. Both were pronounced dead.
Preliminary information identified the aircraft as a Piper PA-28-180, a single-engine airplane. Reports indicated that the aircraft crashed into a ditch under circumstances that remain under investigation.
Victims Identified by Iowa Authorities
The Office of the Iowa State Medical Examiner identified the deceased as:
- Brandon K. Schatz: 44, of Kansas City, Kansas.
- Kyle J. Ginavan: 45, of Kansas City, Kansas.
The official identification brought confirmation of the victims’ identities following the tragedy. Authorities have not released additional personal or biographical details about the two men in the information reviewed.
Federal Investigation Underway
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash in coordination with local authorities. Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration also responded as part of the investigation.
Investigators have not announced a cause. Further examination of the aircraft, flight circumstances and other relevant evidence will be necessary before the circumstances can be established.
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office received assistance from the Iowa State Patrol, Page County Sheriff’s Office, Hamburg Fire and Rescue Department, Fremont County Emergency Management and other local agencies.
Remembering Brandon Schatz and Kyle Ginavan
The deaths of Schatz and Ginavan represent a tragic loss for their families, friends and loved ones.
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office extended its condolences to those affected by the accident. As the investigation continues, further information may become available through official updates.
Funeral and Memorial Information
No verified funeral, visitation or memorial arrangements have been established in the information reviewed. Any announcements concerning services should be shared by the families or their chosen representatives.
Brandon K. Schatz and Kyle J. Ginavan will be remembered by those whose lives they touched.