Pilot Dies In Crop Sprayer Crash

June 29, 2017

Site Staff,

GWINNER, ND (KFGO) – The pilot of crop sprayer has died in an airplane crash in Sargent County.

Sheriff Travis Paeper tells KFGO News that the crash happened around 7:45 am Thursday, about 8 miles west of Gwinner.

Paeper says a farmer who lives nearby witnessed the crash from his home, about 500 yards away.

He says dense fog in the area is believed to be a contributing factor.

The pilot was working for an area crop spraying company.

The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the cause.

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