According to witnesses at the scene, 2 males were transported by aid units with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries from the scene of a plane mishap near the Lynden Municipal Airport.
About 7:20pm tonight, June 14th, aid was dispatched to the 8600 block of Depot Road for a report of a plane crash.
A witness at the scene reported the plane ended up on the north side of the runway between Benson and Depot Roads, near Clematis Court.
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Click for more informationAccording to Flightaware.com, the 1973 Cessna single engine 4-seater was on a flight that originated from Renton Municipal Airport about 6:30pm. The plane had been purchased from Snohomish Flying Service by 1310Q LLC, a Delaware corporation, last month.
Lynden Fire Department Fire Chief Mark Billmire said in an email on June 15th there were 4 on board when the plane “skidded off the runway.” Billmire confirmed 2 people onboard sustained injuries and were transported by aid crews. There was no fire and the plane had suffered minor damage significant damage and would likely be considered a total loss, Billmire said.
This story was updated at 9:40am on June 15th to include details provided by the Lynden Fire Department. It was updated again at 10:10am to reflect an updated damage estimate.
