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One person injured after small plane crashes at Crest Airport in Kent

Jul 17, 2026, 1:13 PM

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A small aircraft crashed at Crest Airport on the 29000 block of 179th Place S.E. in Kent. (Photo courtesy of ZONE3PIOs via X)

(Photo courtesy of ZONE3PIOs via X)

A small airplane crashed at Crest Airport on the 29000 block of 179th Place S.E. in Kent late Friday morning.

Black Diamond Fire & Rescue was called to the scene of the crash at 11:09 a.m. Friday.

One person was aboard the plane when it crashed and suffered minor injuries. Additionally, a minor fuel leak was cleaned up at the scene.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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