ROYAL CITY, Wash. — One person is dead after a small plane crash near Royal City on Wednesday evening. The crash was reported around 5:10 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Adams Rd. S and Rd. 11 SW. The plane came to rest in a field across the road from the B&G Farms private airport.
According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, there was no fire or risk to the public. The pilot was the only person onboard. The Grant County Coroner identified him as 89-year-old Dwain Edward Forester of Royal City. His family has been notified.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating. This is an ongoing story, and we will update it as more information becomes available.
