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Small Aircraft Crashes into Ditch at Henderson Executive Airport, No Injuries Reported
HENDERSON, NV – Emergency crews responded to an aircraft incident at Henderson Executive Airport after a small aircraft crashed into a ditch, resulting in a significant fuel leak.
According to officials, the aircraft went down near the airport premises, but all three occupants onboard were able to escape safely without sustaining any injuries.
First responders arrived at the scene and worked to contain the fuel spill to prevent any environmental or fire hazards.
Authorities have not yet released details on what led to the crash.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and will be conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.
Airport operations were briefly affected as emergency personnel managed the situation.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Talladega County, Ala. – Authorities have confirmed that a 55-year-old Sylacauga man was killed in an early morning ATV crash after colliding with a deer in Talladega County.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, on Oakland Road, about two miles west of Sycamore.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, the victim has been identified as Willie F. Martin.
Investigators reported that Martin was operating a 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.
Following the impact, the ATV veered off the road and overturned. Martin was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Trooper Jaylon James of ALEA confirmed the details of the crash and said that no other vehicles were involved.
The collision remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, and no additional information has been released at this time.