Another pilot had observed the plane in the field and landed to help direct emergency responders. A deputy on scene was equipped with a search and rescue drone and immediately deployed the drone to located the plane.
The plane was located by the drone and the deputy was able to relay responding emergency personnel to the site through the corn. Additional personnel arrived with UTVs and ATVs to help support the rescue effort.
The plane had a single occupant who did not survive the crash. The name is currently being withheld until additional family has been notified. The case is being investigated as a joint investigation with the MSHP, FAA, NTSB, Bates County Sheriff's Office and the Bates County Coroner's Office.
Our prayers go out to family and friends of the pilot. No further information will be released until the completion of the investigation.
The plane was located by the drone and the deputy was able to relay responding emergency personnel to the site through the corn. Additional personnel arrived with UTVs and ATVs to help support the rescue effort.
The plane had a single occupant who did not survive the crash. The name is currently being withheld until additional family has been notified. The case is being investigated as a joint investigation with the MSHP, FAA, NTSB, Bates County Sheriff's Office and the Bates County Coroner's Office.
Our prayers go out to family and friends of the pilot. No further information will be released until the completion of the investigation.
