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Small Plane Crash at Doña Ana County Jetport Leaves Three Injured

KVIA••Gabrielle Lopez
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A small aircraft crashed at the Doña Ana County International Jetport in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on Friday morning, resulting in three individuals being hospitalized. The incident occurred at approximately 10:57 a.m. Fire Chief Daniel Medrano reported that the pilot and two passengers were aboard the plane. Two of the injured were airlifted to University Medical Center in El Paso, where they are in serious but stable condition, while the third person is in critical condition. This incident raises concerns about aviation safety in the region and the need for ongoing monitoring of such facilities.

Key Details: • Crash occurred at 10:57 a.m. on Friday. • Two injured individuals were airlifted to University Medical Center in El Paso. • Third individual is in critical condition at UMC. • Jetport located next to War Eagles Air Museum in Santa Teresa.

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