UPDATE:
The pilot of the plane, Isaac Malsom (47) of Box Elder, SD, sustained life-threatening injuries and was life flighted to Monument Hospital. The passenger in the plane, Martin Zorilla Nunez (35) of Box Elder, SD, died on scene from injuries sustained in the crash.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident on behalf of the National Transportation Safety Board. For additional information concerning the incident please contact the National Transportation Safety Board Media Relations Office. (https://www.ntsb.gov/news/Pages/default.aspx)
Original Story
At approximately 6:00 a.m. today, the New Underwood Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a single-engine aircraft crash near the 22800 block of 159th Avenue in rural New Underwood, South Dakota.
Upon arrival, firefighters and emergency responders located two individuals aboard the wrecked aircraft. Crews quickly performed extrication and administered emergency medical aid. Tragically, one occupant was pronounced dead at the scene. The second was airlifted by Black Hills Lifeflight to Monument Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have been notified and are actively investigating the cause of the crash. For further updates, the public is encouraged to visit the NTSB Media Relations Office.
No injuries were reported among firefighters, civilians, or domestic animals.
Agencies Involved:
- Pennington County 911
- New Underwood Volunteer Fire Department
- Rapid Valley Volunteer Fire Department
- Pennington County Sheriff’s Office
- Pennington County Emergency Management
- Pennington County Search and Rescue
- Black Hills Lifeflight
- Federal Aviation Administration
- National Transportation Safety Board
- South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department
- South Dakota Highway Patrol
- Rapid City Fire Department and Ambulance Service
- West River Electrical Cooperative
- Local ranchers and neighbors
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