Sheriff Says No Apparent Survivors in Plane Crash at Lincoln Airport
Federal investigators are on site, with key facts still unverified.
Overview
- Lewis & Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton reported it appears no one on board survived the crash near Lincoln, Montana.
- The number of people aboard, their identities, and the type of aircraft have not yet been determined.
- Lincoln Volunteer Fire Rescue responded after reports that the aircraft was on fire at the airport.
- The FAA is conducting on‑scene work as the Sheriff's Office coordinates with the NTSB and the Montana Department of Transportation.
- Local outlets note the incident follows a Life Flight helicopter crash in Lincoln two months ago and is part of a recent series of deadly aviation crashes in Montana.