Medical Plane Crash Near Chinle Kills Four

A small medical transport plane operated by CSI Aviation of Albuquerque crashed and caught fire near Chinle Airport in northeastern Arizona on Tuesday at about 12:40 p.m., killing all four people on board. The aircraft was en route to pick up a patient from a nearby hospital when the crash occurred. All victims were non-local, and their next of kin have been notified by the company. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating. Authorities and community leaders expressed condolences, emphasizing the tragic loss to the families, the medical air service, and the first responder community. Chinle Airport is temporarily closed for the investigation.