Woman dead after plane crash south of Hurricane

HURRICANE, Utah (ABC4) -- New details have been released regarding Saturday morning's fatal plane crash south of Hurricane. Shortly after 10:15 a.m., the Consolidated Communication Center for Washington County received a call about an aircraft that crashed just north of the Utah-Arizona border. The Washington County Sheriff's Office, Utah Division of Natural Resources, Bureau of Land Management, and Hurricane Valley Fire and Rescue responded to the scene. The pilot was found deceased upon arrival. She has been identified a 40-year-old woman out of Boulder City, Nevada. Her name has not been released at this time. "To respect the privacy of the family, at their request we will not be releasing the name of the pilot," the sheriff's office stated in a press release. "This investigation is still ongoing, and investigators with the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are on their way down to continue their investigation. Due to this, the exact cause of the crash is not available at this time. The plane was flying with others. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office expresses our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the pilot." No further information is currently available. HURRICANE, Utah (ABC4) -- A woman is confirmed dead after an airplane crash south of Hurricane Saturday morning. A call regarding a downed aircraft came in around 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, according to Sgt. Alfred, WCSO. Deputies responded to the scene and identified the aircraft as a fixed wing, single engine plane. A woman is confirmed dead after an airplane crash south of Hurricane Saturday morning. (Courtesy: Washington County Sheriff's Office) The female pilot, confirmed deceased, was reportedly the sole occupant of the plane. Her identity is not being released at this time. The crash occurred at the ridgeline southwest of Apple Valley, at the plateau located on the state line, authorities said. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation. No further information is available at this time. HURRICANE, Utah (ABC4) -- An aircraft has crashed south of Hurricane near the Utah-Arizona border, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO). The aircraft reportedly crashed near the Honeymoon Trail in Washington County. Deputies are currently responding to the scene, according to Sgt. Lucas Alfred, WCSO. While details are very limited at this time, there are possibly injuries due to the crash.