Small plane crashes at Olympic National Park, leaving 1 dead, 2 wounded
- - - Small plane crashes at Olympic National Park, leaving 1 dead, 2 wounded
Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAYJuly 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
One person died and two others were wounded following a small plane crash at Olympic National Park in Washington state on July 15, officials said.
Just before 7 p.m. local time, park rangers were informed about the crash, which occurred in a forested area near the Irely Lake Trailhead, and responded with a search and rescue mission, according to a park news release.
Authorities discovered three people who were on board the Murphy SR3500 Mosse plane.
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Officials launched an investigation into the crash
The three victims were taken to a local trauma center for medical treatment, the news release stated. One was pronounced dead.
KOMO News reported that the surviving victims were in "satisfactory condition," citing a Harborview Medical Center spokesperson.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
Olympic National Park is located in Port Angeles, 108 miles from Tacoma.
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