fergus falls municipal airport

Storm causes significant damage to airport and surrounding buildings in Fergus Falls

Debris is scattered for nearly half a mile.

FERGUS FALLS, Minn.–The Fergus Falls Municipal Airport sustained significant damage due to wind gusts reaching 83 mph. KVRR reports two hangars near the airport are damaged and debris is scattered for nearly half a mile. Bellets Welding & Manufacturing also sustained significant damage. Additionally, trees have been uprooted and split in half near the Otter Tail River. Ottertail County was…

Ultralight Crashes at Fergus Falls Airport

The pilot, 60-year-old Guy Reed, told authorities he lost power and crashed onto the runway from about 50 feet in the air.

FERGUS FALLS, MINN. (KFGO) -Police say a Fergus Falls man was injured when the single seat Ultralight aircraft he was flying crashed at the Fergus Falls Municipal airport. The pilot, 60-year-old Guy Reed, told authorities he lost power and crashed onto the runway from about 50 feet in the air. Reed complained of some back pain. He was taken by…