Two Dead after Plane Crashes while Attempting to Land at Salem Airport

Both occupants of a single aircraft are dead after their plane crashed near the end of the runway at Salem Municipal Airport on Saturday, authorities say.

Witnesses told first responders that the plane was attempting to land around 3 p.m. when the crash occurred, according to the Salem Police Department.

The two people aboard, who have not yet been identified, were both declared dead at the scene.

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash.

— Zane Sparling; [email protected]; 503-319-7083; @pdxzane

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