Investigators have identified the pilot killed in last night’s plane crash as
Norman Newton, age 40 of Salem. Deputies believe that Mr. Norman was flying his
Kit Fox 1 plane when for unknown reasons he crashed killing him instantly. This
morning representatives of the NTSB arrived on scene and have assumed the
investigation. A detective will remain on scene with Federal Investigators as a
liaison while the NTSB completes their investigation. The Sheriff’s Office will
refer all further inquiries regarding the crash to the NTSB.
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Deputies have learned that today’s deadly plane crash will be investigated by
the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). An investigator with the NTSB
will arrive tomorrow morning from Alaska and the investigation will continue.
The Sheriff’s Office intends to release the pilots name tomorrow morning any
additional statements pertaining to the crash will be made by the NTSB and their
investigators. The Sheriff’s Office does not anticipate any additional releases
this evening.
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Plane Crash Kills Pilot (East of Salem)
Today at 3:56 p.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office was called to a plane
crash in the 6700 block of Lardon Road NE near Salem. When deputies arrived
they found a crashed fixed wing aircraft near a private runway. Sadly, the
occupant and presumed pilot was killed in the crash.
Deputies are working with the Federal Aviation Administration to determine
what events led up to today’s crash. It is anticipated investigators will be on
scene and working over the next several hours. There are no additional details
available at this time. The Sheriff’s Office anticipates releasing additional
details as well as the pilot’s identity sometime tomorrow morning.
Anyone who believes they may have witnessed the crash are asked to call the
Sheriff’s Office at 503 588 5032.
Contact
Info:Primary PIO Phone: 503. 584. MCSO (6276)
Public
Information Officer Lt. Chris Baldridge
Cell Phone:
503.930.0579 Email: cbaldridge@co.marion.or.us
On Twitter: @MCSOInTheKnow
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