A small plane crashed at the Do Ana County International Jetport in Santa Teresa on Friday morning, sending three people to the hospital with serious injuries. One person was listed in critical condition, while two others were described as serious but stable, according to emergency responders.
The Sunland Park Fire Department reported the crash and said crews rushed three people to area hospitals, as first reported by KFOX. The station noted the situation was still developing, and authorities had not released the victims' names or any additional identifying details at the time.
Where It Happened
The aircraft came down on the grounds of the Do Ana County International Jetport, a general-aviation facility northwest of Santa Teresa. The jetport's published address is 8014 Airport Road, Santa Teresa, NM 88008, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection fact sheet for the airport.
Response and Investigation
Local fire and rescue units responded to the scene and provided emergency care, per the Sunland Park Fire Department's account reported by KFOX. Officials had not immediately identified the type of aircraft, the flight's origin, or any possible cause of the crash. Investigators are expected to release more information as they examine the wreckage and interview witnesses.
Local Context
The Do Ana County jetport has seen serious incidents before. A National Transportation Safety Board final report documents a fatal crash at the airport in 2008. The facility has also received federal and state funding for runway and infrastructure improvements in recent years, as reported by KRWG.
This story will be updated as county public-safety officials, hospitals, or federal investigators release more details. Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area while emergency crews continue to work the scene.
