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Medical Plane Crash Near Ruidoso Kills All Four En Route To Sierra Blanca Cause Still Unknown
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Published on 14 May 2026
Rescuers reached it only after hours in rugged terrain
A small medical aircraft crashed near Ruidoso in remote Captain Mountain, New Mexico, Thursday morning, killing all four people on board. The plane departed Roswell and was heading to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport when it lost contact. Because the crash site lies in rugged, elevated terrain, initial access for rescue crews was difficult, though teams later confirmed there were no survivors. Investigators have not released names or aircraft details, and the cause is under review by the FAA and NTSB.
- Crash happened outside Ruidoso in the Captain Mountain area
- Four people died on board; no survivors reported
- Aircraft left Roswell and was bound for Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
- Rugged terrain delayed early access for emergency responders
- FAA and NTSB are expected to lead the investigation
- Victims’ identities are not released yet; next of kin being notified
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