Santa Teresa, United States: Three people were seriously injured after a small aircraft crashed at Doña Ana County International Jetport in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on June 5, according to local authorities.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the airport at approximately 10:57 a.m. following reports of an aircraft accident on airport property. Responders from Sunland Park Fire Department, Doña Ana Fire Rescue and other emergency agencies arrived at the scene and located three injured occupants.
Officials said three occupants aboard the aircraft survived but sustained serious injuries. The 2 occupants were airlifted to area hospitals for medical treatment, while the third was taken by ambulance. Authorities have not released the identities of those onboard. No fatalities were reported.
Sunland Park Fire Chief Daniel Medrano said first responders were notified of a small Cessna-style aircraft crash at the airport. No injuries were reported among people on the ground, and there were no immediate reports of significant damage to airport infrastructure.
The circumstances surrounding the accident remain unclear. Authorities have not disclosed whether the aircraft was arriving, departing or conducting local operations at the time of the crash. The exact aircraft model and registration number have also not been publicly identified.
The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified and is expected to assist with the investigation. Officials have not announced a preliminary cause, and investigators will examine the aircraft, operating conditions and other available evidence to determine what led to the accident. The crash remains under investigation.
