(Windom, Mn.)– One person has died in the crash of a single engine plane Sunday near Windom. Authorities say the victim was the pilot, who’s name hasn’t been released.
The Federal Aviation Administration says the Piper PA-32 crashed shortly after taking off from the Windom airport.
The Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office says deputies started looking for the plane after radio contact with it was lost. The crash site was located in a field around 7:43 am about six miles north of the airport. Authorities say no passengers were on board.
The FAA says the aircraft was headed to McMinnville, Tennessee.
The crash remains under investigation.
