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KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) - The cinematographer of "The Blair Witch Project" could not escape from a plane that crashed into the sea in 2004 because he had tied himself to his seat with rope, the National Transportation Safety Board said.
Neal Fredericks, 35, drowned as he was dragged down by the wreckage of the single-engine plane in 36-foot deep water, according to an NTSB report released May 29. He was flying with others in August 2004 to get footage for the movie "Cross Bones."
Before taking off, Fredericks had the plane's cargo door removed to better film Fort Jefferson and the islands off Key West. He then tied a rope across his legs and around his waist and seat, as well as around his camera. His seat was equipped with a seat belt.
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