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3 people dead after small plane crash SW of Augusta

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GREAT FALLS — Three people died when a small plane crashed southwest of Augusta on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the plane was a Cessna 182, and it crashed under "unknown circumstances."

The three people were the pilot and two passengers; their names have not yet been released.

Initial reports indicate that the plane went down in the Scapegoat Wilderness at about 3 p.m.

Lewis & Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton says that recovery efforts are underway.

The National Transportation Safety Board will be leading the investigation.

We will update you when we get more information.