27-year-old pilot killed, 2 passengers hospitalized after Blackfoot plane crash
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — A 27-year-old pilot has died following a single-engine plane crash late Saturday night near the north end of the Blackfoot Airport. The crash happened around 11:00 p.m., according to the Blackfoot Police Department. Bingham County Coroner Jimmy Roberts confirmed the fatality Sunday morning, adding that two passengers were rushed to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Their conditions and the identity of the pilot remain unknown. Following the crash, police say the plane came to rest across Teeples Drive, leaving a trail of debris that blocked the roadway.
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2 passengers hospitalized after Blackfoot plane crash - Local News 8. Authorities expect Teeples Drive to remain closed through Sunday while crews continue to investigate the scene.