Name: Plane crash near Capitan kills pilot, airstrike team says
Uploaded: 2024-06-24T02:37:37-04:00
Duration: 5 min
Description: CAPITAN, N.M. (KRQE) – Federal officials are investigating a plane crash that happened near Capitan. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the crash happened on Friday. The Coastal Airstrike Team, a group that provides aerial firefighting confirmed the plane was piloted by Ronald Patton. They also say Patton was not involved in the firefighting in […]

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Plane crash near Capitan kills pilot, airstrike team says

CAPITAN, N.M. (KRQE) – Federal officials are investigating a plane crash that happened near Capitan. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the crash happened on Friday. The Coastal Airstrike Team, a group that provides aerial firefighting confirmed the plane was piloted by Ronald Patton. They also say Patton was not involved in the firefighting in […]

Mitt Fire burns 12 miles northeast of Capitan

CAPITAN, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews are keeping an eye on the Mitt Fire, burning in the Lincoln National Forest. The wildfire was caused by lightning and is burning 12 miles northeast of Capitan. Officials say the area has been the site of multiple lightning starts in the past. Start Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Location: 12 miles northeast […]