Tragic Collision: Crop Dusting Planes Crash in Idaho

Two crop dusting airplanes collided near an Idaho airport, resulting in the death of one pilot and severe injuries to another. The crash occurred at 12:30 p.m. near Arco, Idaho. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating. Names of the involved pilots are withheld for notification of families.


PTI | Acro | Updated: 21-06-2024 12:01 IST | Created: 21-06-2024 12:01 IST
Tragic Collision: Crop Dusting Planes Crash in Idaho
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In a tragic incident on Thursday, two crop dusting airplanes collided near an airport in southern Idaho, leading to the death of one pilot and life-threatening injuries to another, according to officials.

The collision was reported around 12:30 p.m. in Arco, situated about 70 miles west of Idaho Falls, an area predominantly covered by sage and grass, the Butte County Sheriff's Office reported.

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration have been informed, and an investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the crash. Authorities have withheld the names of the pilots involved until their families have been notified.

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