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The pilot parachuted out as the plane was going down.

It wasn't a Wyoming plane despite having Wyoming Air National Guard for its crew.

Russia has repeatedly denied involvement in the downing and accused the investigation team of bias.

Laramie County Coroner Rebecca Reid says it could be several weeks before an autopsy is released.

Bob Hooper, the airport's general manager, says winds affected the Piper Cub as it was landing.

The sheriff's office added that the investigation is ongoing and additional details would be provided as they become available.

The student had an estimated 280 flight hours logged.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the cause.