New Mexico State Police respond to the scene of a downed aircraft south of Lordsburg
LORDSBURG, New Mexico - New Mexico State Police said officers responded to the scene of a downed aircraft south of Lordsburg Wednesday morning.
Police said a pilot and two passengers were on board and had minor injuries.
The crash is being investigated by the FAA.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief for the El Paso sector Gloria Chavez said CBP agents also responded to the crash to provide aid to the victims. Chavez said the agents carried them off the mountain to get aid from EMTs.
No other details were immediately available.
I am so extremely proud of our #Lordsburg Agents who responded to a plane crash overnight in Western New Mexico. Our agents provided aid to victims of the crash and carried them off the mountain to a location where EMTs could take over the care. #SavingLives @cbp @CBPWestTexas pic.twitter.com/f0PA1NlqcC
— Gloria I. Chavez (@USBPChiefEPT) March 24, 2021
