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YANKTON, S.D. (KELO.com) – The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aircraft crash.
The office says the crash happened near the intersection of South Dakota Highway 50 and Highway 314.
Two occupants were inside the aircraft at the time of the crash.
One person was taken to the hospital, the other person declined medical attention.
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The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aircraft crash that occurred near the intersection of South Dakota Highway 50 and Highway 314.
Initial reports indicate that two occupants were inside the aircraft at the time of the crash. One individual was transported by ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries, while the second occupant did not seek medical attention.
Law enforcement personnel will remain on scene as the investigation continues. The public is asked to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel and investigators to safely conduct their work.
The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Yankton County EMS, Yankton County Emergency Management, and Yankton Fire for their assistance and response to this incident.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will continue the investigation into the cause of the crash.
Further information will be released as it becomes available.
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