Pilot killed in Provincetown crash identified as Attleboro resident.

[ 07/01/2026 23:36 ] Read on boston.com

Report Overview: The article is a short, factual news report about a fatal plane crash. It relies on official sources, avoids speculation, and uses neutral language. The only minor issue is a slightly emotive phrase (“devastating accident”) and lack of broader contextual information, but there is no clear bias toward any side or agenda.

Sides Objectivity Scores

Authorities/Investigators (96)

Victim/Pilot (96)

Sides Representation Balance

Favored Side

None (balanced, no opposing sides presented)

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Appeal to emotion

Using emotionally charged wording that can influence readers’ feelings beyond the factual content.

The phrase: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois announced in a statement Wednesday that Burroughs was the sole victim in the “devastating accident.” The term “devastating accident” is somewhat emotive, though it is presented as a quote from an official statement rather than the reporter’s own characterization.

Clarify that the wording is part of an official quote and keep the reporter’s narration neutral, e.g.: "...Burroughs was the sole victim in what Galibois described as a 'devastating accident.'"

Alternatively, paraphrase in neutral terms while noting the seriousness, e.g.: "...Burroughs was the sole victim in the fatal crash, Galibois said."

Maintain a clear distinction between quoted emotional language from sources and the outlet’s own voice, avoiding additional emotive descriptors in the reporter’s narration.

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