From the desk of Greg Mullinax Bates County Coroner

I responded late this morning to a rural location northeast of Butler on a report of an aircraft crash from the Bates County Sheriff.

One deceased male has died in this crash and was taken into my custody. Identifying information will be released by me once I am confident family has been appropriately notified.

I appreciate the assistance of MSHP, BCSO, and Butler Fire this morning.

Greg Mullinax Bates County Coroner