Plane crash Elko NV

https://mobile.twitter.com/TBelderrain/status/799831267676069888 ^ | 19 Nov 2016

[11th_VA]

Twitter link

[TEXOKIE]

Medical plane?

[11th_VA]

I’m not sure - relative in Elko just sent me the Twit

[BenLurkin]

http://fox13now.com/2016/11/18/photo-shows-fiery-scene-after-apparent-plane-crash-in-elko-nevada/

[fieldmarshaldj]

Prayers.

[IFly4Him]

Unconfirmed but looks like it might have been Ameriflight 340 (single pilot cargo)

[Robert DeLong]

A post further down says airmed plane, so I am assuming the answer is yes.

[wardaddy]

Where casinos go to die......Elko

[Innovative]

Finally made it to the news:

“At least four dead after airplane transporting heart patient crashes into Nevada parking lot —Warning: graphic language”

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/dead-airplane-crashes-nevada-parking-lot-article-1.2879738

[BerryDingle]

bump

[WayneS]

So, were comments 6 and 7 about Harry Reid?

[Little Ray]

What did they know about Hillary!?

[deport]

ELKO – A medical transport plane crashed into the Barrick Gold Corp. parking lot on Mountain City Highway Friday night, killing the patient and three crew members.

The crash caused multiple explosions and sent up flames near a busy casino, motel, grocery store and senior housing complex.

Elko cardiologist Dr. Rodney Badger said the American Medflight plane had just taken off from Elko Regional Airport with a heart patient who was being transported to the University of Utah.

Allen Kenitzer of the FAA Office of Communications stated the Piper PA 31 aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances with four people on board. He said there were no injuries on the ground.

“We are devastated by this event and wish we had answers to the many questions being asked at this time,” said a statement from American Medflight.

The airport is located across the highway from the Barrick lot, one of several used by miners who are bused to and from the region’s gold mines.

Elko police Lt. Rich Genseal said authorities assume the crash occurred as the plane was taking off.

“There was not a lot left of the aircraft,” Elko Fire Chief Matt Griego said after the flames were extinguished.

“As an air medical family, we are mourning the loss of our crewmembers and patient,” said the statement from John Burruel, president and CEO of Nevada-based American Medflight Inc. "Their families have been notified and they are in our thoughts and prayers. Our priority at this time is to look after the well being of the affected family members and their co-workers and to be responsive to their needs.”

http://elkodaily.com/news/local/mountain-city-highway-closed-due-to-airplane-crash-in-barrick/article_b17a144b-a567-5352-90cb-6e0e10611808.html?utm_content=bufferccb07&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=LEEDCC

[SkyDancer]

Just took off? That picture shows some snow on the ground so I’m thinking the plane wasn’t de-iced since it could have been frosty and the wings may have had frost on them that wasn’t removed?

[CAluvdubya]

It's possible. We got cold and icy very quickly here in N. NV. One day 70 degrees, the next, down into the 20's.

I can't imagine they weren't prepared though. Prayers for the families.

[oldfart]

It’s a sad comment on the state of affairs when such a question even comes up but when it isn’t all that far-fetched . . . Well, it’s doubly sad.

[RockyTx]

it must be nice to be able to afford
a ride on a small plane.

a lot of people I know can barely
afford a car,
and do not
have a regular doctor.

[Rio]

So I suppose that they’re fortunate to not got killed in fiery airplane crashes.

Right?...