One person died in a small plane crash that occurred Tuesday evening near Chandler Airport in Arizona. The Chandler Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a downed aircraft and responded to the scene.
Crews worked with the Chandler Airport control tower to pinpoint the crash site. The incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. local time near McQueen and Queen Creek roads. Upon arrival, responders located a single aircraft with one occupant, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the pilot has not yet been released.
The Chandler Fire Department is collaborating with the Chandler Airport, the Chandler Police Department, and the Federal Aviation Administration as the investigation into the crash proceeds. Authorities are still gathering details and the investigation remains open.