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A military plane crashed in a residential area south of Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday evening. Reports say at least one pilot is dead.
Nellis Air Force Base spokesman Lt. Col. Bryon McGarry confirmed the incident in a statement to American Military News, saying, “A contractor-operated aircraft that took off from Nellis Air Force Base crashed at approximately 2:30 p.m. May 24 outside the southern edge of the base.”
The base added that federal and local first responders are at the scene and an investigation is underway.
Local 8NewsNow reporter David Charns said firefighters on scene declared one pilot dead.
Video posted to social media show a smoke plume lingering over homes in the residential area.
Local Fox 5 news said the accident took place at 2245 North Christy Lane, approximately one mile from Nellis’ runway.
First responders from the Clark County Fire Department and “several units” from Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department were on scene.
Officials have not yet confirmed which defense contractor was involved in the incident. However, Draken International employs reservists and retired military pilots in providing air support, training, research and more with fighter aircraft.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak tweeted that he and his wife Kathy were “praying for all those involved in today’s incident — especially the men and women of @NellisAFB and the first responders on the scene.”
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