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Plane crashes after hitting power line at Pumpkin Drop in Madison County

The following includes a news release from Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

REXBURG — Two individuals were injured when a plane crashed into a field after its landing gear struck a power line during a Pumpkin Drop event Saturday morning in Madison County.

A 79-year-old pilot and 18-year-old passenger were transported by ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

The Madison County Dispatch Center received multiple calls at 11:58 a.m. reporting the plane wreck near 5000 South and Walker Siding.

Based on preliminary investigations by Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies, multiple planes were participating in a Pumpkin Drop event when the wreck occurred.

The National Transportation Safety Board has been notified and is working with Sheriff’s office to investigate the crash.

EastIdahoNews.com will update this story as we receive additional information.

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