Jun 05 2016
A small airplane crashed while landing at the Hamilton Airport Sunday morning at 10 A.M.
The aircraft was occupied by three adult males including the pilot. One of the passengers was transported to a local emergency room with neck and back pain. The pilot and the other passenger were uninjured.
At about 10 a.m. Sunday, first responders from the Ravalli County Sheriff's Office, Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department and Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital arrived on scene after hearing reports of a fixed-wing aircraft crash on the runway at the Hamilton airport.
Three men, including the pilot, were on board. One of the passengers was taken to the emergency room with neck and back pain. The pilot and other passenger were uninjured.
The pilot and the aircraft were flying from Idaho.
The pilot was making a routine landing and did not report any mechanical problems with the aircraft.
The aircraft was on the runway when the plane turned to the left, causing the wing to strike the ground. The aircraft flipped once and landed on its top.
In a press release, Ravalli County Undersheriff Steve Holton says he's thankful for no fatalities and he appreciated the quick response from emergency medical crews and firemen.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Traffic Safety Bureau have been notified and the crash is under investigation.
The runway was closed for a short amount of time after the crash.