Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences on X, formerly known as Twitter, on July 1. “As we learn of this tragic news, please join Marty, the girls, and me in praying for the loved ones of the Beggs and VanEpps families. We offer our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved them,” he wrote. Ryan VanEpps’ sister, Ansley, also shared her sorrow over the loss.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and state police are investigating the cause of the crash. Our deepest sympathies go out to the VanEpps family and their friends during this difficult time.