Photo: Instagram/Russ Francis A tragic plane crash in Lake Placid has claimed the lives of two individuals, one of whom was the former NFL tight end, Russ Francis. Russ Francis, who was a standout player with the New England Patriots and achieved Super Bowl victory with the 1984 San Francisco 49ers, met his untimely demise in this unfortunate incident. Alongside him was Richard McSpadden, another aviation enthusiast. The tragedy unfolded shortly after their departure from Lake Placid Airport on a single-engine Cessna 177 around 4 p.m. on Sunday when the aircraft encountered difficulties, resulting in a crash into an embankment at the airport's corner, as reported by New York State Police. Photo: Instagram/Russ Francis Russ Francis had a deep-rooted passion for aviation, serving as the president of Lake Placid Airways, a company specializing in charter and scenic flights. His aviation journey spanned nearly five decades, and he previously operated a charter service in Hawaii. Meanwh...