FESTUS, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say two are dead after a single engine plane that took off in New York crashed near St. Louis.

The plane was discovered Friday morning in a heavily wooded area near the airport in Festus, Missouri.

We can confirm two deceased at site of plane crash near Festus Municipal Airport

— Sheriff Dave Marshak (@SheriffMarshak) September 21, 2018

We cannot yet confirm identities of plane crash victims.

— Sheriff Dave Marshak (@SheriffMarshak) September 21, 2018

Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak says the pilot reported electrical issues Thursday night, before the crash. Police were called around 2 a.m. Friday and authorities were searching for the plane for several hours before they discovered the wreckage around 8 a.m.

The National Transportation Safety Board will be investigating the crash.