2 Injured after Plane Crash in Shiprock

The pilot Joe Tumminaro, (67) from Durango, Colorado, sustained injuries and was transported by Aircare to San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, New Mexico.   The passenger is Ryan Arroyo, (33) from California, sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention.  

From NM State Police:

On Thursday, March 31, 2016, Officers from the New Mexico State Police responded to the Shiprock Airport where a small aircraft had crashed.  

A Cessna 180 had landed and was traveling south on the runway when a gust of wind caught the aircraft.  The wind pushed the small aircraft off the westside of the runway and overturned it.

The pilot Joe Tumminaro, (67) from Durango, Colorado, sustained injuries and was transported by Aircare to San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, New Mexico.  

The passenger is Ryan Arroyo, (33) from California, sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention.  

This crash is still under investigation.  

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