Pilot Colbie Fandrich, 20, Christine Fandrich, 38, and Aaron Nordstrom, 10, dead in small-plane crash into May Lake in Wishek, North Dakota

Modified Date: 
Fri, 06/10/2016 - 5:06pm
Accident Date: 
Thursday, June 9, 2016

3 people dead after small N.D. plane crash

WISHEK, N.D. — Three people are dead after a small plane being flown by a 19-year-old crashed into a lake in North Dakota. The state Highway Patrol said the four-seat plane crashed Thursday afternoon into May Lake near the town of Wishek while en route to Bismarck. Authorities say complications during takeoff from Wishek’s airport resulted in the crash. The 19-year-old pilot, a 10-year-old passenger and a 39-year-old passenger suffered fatal injuries. They weren’t immediately identified.

 

UPDATE: Three victims killed after crashing into ND lake identified

Authorities identified the pilot as Colbie Fandrich, 20, of Wishek, one passenger was his aunt, Christine Fandrich, 38, of Bismarck, and her son Aaron Nordstrom, 10, of Bismarck.

Pilot remembered as 'everybody's friend'

Fandrich in May received an associate's degree in instrumentation and control technology from Bismarck State College. Before attending BSC, he graduated from school in Wishek, where he was active in FFA. He received his State FFA Degree in 2014 and was the State Star in Ag Placement for his work experience.

People Involved: 
Colbie Fandrich
Christine Fandrich
Aaron Nordstrom
Roadway: 
May Lake
City: 
Wishek, ND

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