Plane Crash Injures 1 at Double Eagle Airport

Albuquerque –

Around 3:30 PM, a plane crash was reported near Double Eagle Airport. Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department and crews from Albuquerque Fire Rescue and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, first responders located one injured individual. The female patient sustained an extremity fracture and multiple lacerations and was reported to be in serious condition. She was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

We reached out to the Albuquerque Police Department and Albuquerque International Sunport for comment. APD confirmed that a small plane had crashed.

The New Mexico State Police will respond to lead the investigation, which will be conducted in coordination with the National Transportation Safety Board.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Update:

Albuquerque Fire Rescue released an update that stated:

“On May 31st at approximately 3:30pm, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to Double Eagle Airport for a report of a small airplane crash. The first arriving unit was Bernalillo County Fire Engine 66. CE66 took command and gave a triage report of one patient who was already extricated from the aircraft with moderate injuries. No smoke of flames were present at the crash scene at time of arrival. County Engine 66 (CE66), County Rescue 66 (CR66), AFR Engine 22 (E22), and AFR Rescue 22 (R22) stabilized the scene within minutes of arrival, provided patient care and transport via Albuquerque Ambulance to a local hospital. AFR crews worked collaboratively with Bernalillo County Fire, Double Eagle Airport personnel, APD, and State Police to address the scene. No injuries to first responders. Law enforcement personnel from APD and State Police secured the scene.”