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Medical plane with 4 on board crashes in New Mexico: FAA

Medical plane with 4 on board crashes in New Mexico: FAA

Summary

A small medical plane with four people crashed near Ruidoso, New Mexico, early on May 14, 2026. The plane was flying from Roswell Air Center to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport when it went down in a remote forest area. Emergency teams are responding, and investigations are underway.

Key Facts

  • The plane involved was a Beechcraft King Air 90.
  • It crashed around 4 a.m. local time in a wooded area near Ruidoso.
  • The flight started at Roswell Air Center and was headed to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport.
  • A fire was reported in the nearby Capitan Mountain area after the crash.
  • Emergency responders, including fire officials and law enforcement, were called to the scene.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the crash.
  • Four people were on board the medical plane at the time of the accident.
  • The crash site is in a remote region, making rescue and investigation efforts challenging.
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