WINCHESTER, ID – Two people escaped with only minor injuries after a small aircraft crashed in a field north of Winchester on Sunday afternoon, June 22.

According to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. and involved a Piper Turbo Lance II, a six-seat aircraft. Deputies and emergency crews responded to the scene following reports of a possible downed plane near the city.

Upon arrival, first responders located the wreckage and confirmed that both occupants had exited the aircraft on their own. No serious injuries were reported.

Personnel from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, Winchester Fire Department, Winchester Quick Response Unit, Nezperce Ambulance, and Nez Perce Tribal Police all responded to the scene.

The investigation into the cause of the crash is now being handled by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board.