Idaho family in plane crash that killed 9 near Chamberlain had been hunting

[bigheadfred]

The nine people killed and three injured in an airplane crash in a winter snow storm just south of Chamberlain, South Dakota, were part of a family from Idaho family returning from a weekend hunting trip, according to the East Idaho News.

In a story posted about 11 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, the news organization reported that the family was returning to Idaho Saturday.

Nine of the 12 people on board died, according to the Brule County State’s Attorney Theresa Maule Rossow.

She posted a message on social media on Saturday:.

“I would like to thank all the agencies that assisted with the tragic incident in Brule County today," Maule Rossow said.

“This afternoon a plane crashed in rural Brule County. 12 souls were on board. 9 perished including 2 minor children and the pilot. The 3 survivors are being transported to Sioux Falls for treatment. The plane left Chamberlain in route to the State of Idaho. The FAA and NTSB have been notified and will investigate the crash. The men and women of law enforcement, first responders and medical professionals should be commended in their heroic actions to rescue the victims in the extreme weather conditions

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[bigheadfred]

I personally knew some of this family. We did cabinets for their house a few years back. Nice people. RIP

[sneakypete]

I can see this reported as "the gun-related deaths of 9 members of the same family" in  the national "news".

[Gefn]

I personally knew some of this family. We did cabinets for their house a few years back. Nice people. RIP

@bigheadfred I’m sorry. Loosing several family members at one time. Prayers for the surviving members

[roamer_1]

I personally knew some of this family. We did cabinets for their house a few years back. Nice people. RIP

Sorry about that.  Yeah, RIP
Did any of the family members make it through?

[bigheadfred]

Sorry about that.  Yeah, RIP
Did any of the family members make it through?

Sounds like three of them survived the crash. All are in critical condition. The pilot was apparently a family member. Since this was a hunting trip it was probably mostly the men. It was the dad we did cabinets for.

Really bad weather conditions and a poor decision by the pilot to give it a try. Nine family dead in one accident is a lot for any family.

[Gefn]

Sounds like three of them survived the crash. All are in critical condition. The pilot was apparently a family member. Since this was a hunting trip it was probably mostly the men. It was the dad we did cabinets for.

Really bad weather conditions and a poor decision by the pilot to give it a try. Nine family dead in one accident is a lot for any family.

I understand. I’m still in horrible grief and barely existing since my bf died in May.

[Cyber Liberty]

I saw this on the TeeBee last night, and when I saw the name of the city, I pointed out to Mrs. Liberty this is your town.  I am grieved to hear you knew some of the deceased. 

I'm sorry to hear this, @bigheadfred.  RIP   

[roamer_1]

Sounds like three of them survived the crash. All are in critical condition. The pilot was apparently a family member. Since this was a hunting trip it was probably mostly the men. It was the dad we did cabinets for.

Really bad weather conditions and a poor decision by the pilot to give it a try. Nine family dead in one accident is a lot for any family.

Glad some of them are hanging in there. But what a crying shame  😭

[mountaineer]

How very sad for their family and all - like fred - who knew them. My sympathies.