RAPID CITY, S.D. – One person is dead and another received life-threatening injuries in a small plane crash near New Underwood Monday morning.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, which occurred around 6:00 a.m. in a field a mile west of New Underwood.
The Piper PA22-150 was heavily damaged and lying on its top as crews arrived. The N.T.S.B. says one person was deceased following the crash. Another person was transported to the hospital via life-flight and was listed in critical condition.
West River Electric reported the plane brought down a power line when it crashed, and they were working to fix the line.
The N.T.S.B. will be investigating the cause of the crash.
***THIS IS AN UPDATE TO OUR INITIAL STORY BELOW***
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A small airplane crashed east of Rapid City Monday morning.
The crash was reported just after 6:00 a.m. as first responders were dispatched to an area west of New Underwood, near the railroad tracks. The plane was heavily damaged and lying on its top as crews arrived.
Initial reports indicate two people were on board, with one sustaining injuries. The extent of those injuries was not yet known.
Pennington County authorities along with the Highway Patrol were among those responding.
The plane is reported to be a single-engine Piper PA22.
