One man dead, two injured after second plane crashes in Blackfoot in single day
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BLACKFOOT — A 27-year-old man is dead after an airplane crash late on Saturday night. Extraordinarily, it was the second airplane crash to occur at the Blackfoot City Airport on a single day.
At about 11 p.m., Blackfoot Police Department responded to a plane crash on the north end of the airport, according to a department news release. The aircraft came to rest across Teeples Drive, and debris was blocking the roadway.
Bingham County Coroner Jimmy Roberts confirmed the death of a 27-year-old man. Police confirm two others were in the aircraft, and were injured.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.
The closure of Teeples Drive is expected to remain in place until Monday, August 3 around noon. This timeframe may change, and the roadway could reopen earlier or remain closed longer depending on investigative needs.
Emergency traffic should use the gravel access road from South Von Elm when exiting the Champions Gate subdivision. If you need to access Champions Gate, please use the gravel road located at 100 North from Rose Road.
Police ask that only residents of the subdivision use the temporary gravel access route. This alternative route is not a standard roadway, and limiting use helps ensure that emergency services maintain clear access to the neighborhood.
At about 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, another aircraft crashed at the airport. A 69-year-old pilot walked away from that crash after flipping his plane during a rough landing.
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No other information was available on Saturday night. EastIdahoNews.com will update this story as more details are released.
