Pilot Mark James Rich, 59, dies when small plane crashes near eclipse viewing site in Madras, Oregon
Modified Date:
Tue, 08/22/2017 - 12:56pmAccident Date:
Saturday, August 19, 20172 Dead In Small Plane Crash Near Oregon Eclipse Viewing Site
The Central Oregon Emergency Information Network says the pilot and a passenger were killed in the crash about 2 p.m. Saturday about a mile south of Madras Municipal Airport. Authorities did not identify the victims.
Madras Plane Crash Victim Identified
Mark James Rich, a 59-year-old Menlo Park, California man, was killed when his 2002 fixed-wing, single engine aircraft crashed into Willow Creek Canyon, Saturday afternoon.
Man killed in Madras plane crash identified
Rich, who was from Menlo Park, California, initially planned to fly with a family member, but their plans changed, Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins said Sunday. Officials initially reported two people died in the crash.
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Type: Aircraft Accident
People Involved:
Mark James Rich
City:
Madras, ORCounty:
Jefferson County, ORArea:
Portland, OR
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