Four killed after the Navajo Nation Medical Transport Aircraft crash in Arizona

A small medical transport aircraft crashed into Chinle, ArizonaTuesday while traveling to take a patient, killing four people on the plane.

The aircraft crashed and lit near to Chinle Airport Around 12:40, according to Navajo Police Department.

All four people on board were confirmed dead, police said.

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A small medical aircraft crashed in Chinle, Arizona, on Tuesday while traveling to take a patient. (Navajo Police Department)

The victims were not local in the area. Chinle is located in the middle of the Navajo nationally in northeastern Arizona.

The cause of the crash was not clear immediately.

The aircraft crashed and caught fire near Chinl airport around 12:40 pm. (Navajo Police Department)

Thehe National Transport Safety Council And the Federal Aviation Administration responded to the site to investigate the crash. The airport was temporarily closed to the investigation.

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The National Traffic Safety Bureau and the Federal Aviation Administration responded to the location of the crash investigation. (Navajo Police Department)

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“This is a tragic loss for the families of those on board and for the medical air community and the first answer,” police said. “We are expanding our deepest condolences to their family and loved ones during this time.”