The sheriff rejected that idea , worried that the pilot might be armed and still close by . NEW : Was charged with illegally entering United States . He boarded training plane from Canada , flew into U.S. , authorities say . Two fighter jets followed pilot , who died in crash , authorities say . ` ` It was [ a ] suicide , '' Missouri state trooper says .
NEW : Was charged with illegally entering United States . He boarded training plane from Canada , flew into U.S. , authorities say . Two fighter jets followed pilot , who died in crash , authorities say . ` ` It was [ a ] suicide , '' Missouri state trooper says .