A plane crashed on top of the Gem State Processing building in the southern Idaho city of Heyburn Wednesday morning killing the pilot.
According to the Minidoka County Sheriff’s Office, the crash was reported at around 8:35 a.m. The unidentified pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft.
Officials say the small plane was attempting to land when the crash occurred. No workers inside the processing plant were injured.
The crash is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration in conjunction with the National Transportation Safety Board, which is reviewing statements from witnesses and additional evidence to determine the cause of the crash. (The Times-News)
