Eight Feared Dead In Idaho Midair

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Key Takeaways:

  • Two aircraft collided over Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
  • Two fatalities have been confirmed, with up to eight people potentially dead.
  • Aircraft types and other details remain unknown.
  • Debris and oil were found on the lake's surface.
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Up to eight people are believed dead after two aircraft collided above Lake Coeur d’Alene in Idaho on Sunday afternoon. Two fatalities have been confirmed. Aircraft types and other details were not available at our deadline and neither has the number of people involved been confirmed. It is believed one of the aircraft originated from Lewiston, Montana, according to local media reports. Debris and oil were on the surface of the lake and multiple first responders were on the scene.

Russ Niles

Russ Niles is Editor-in-Chief of AVweb. He has been a pilot for 30 years and joined AVweb 22 years ago. He and his wife Marni live in southern British Columbia where they also operate a small winery.
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