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Small Plane Crash on Golf Course Leaves One Dead, One Critical

3/7/2026

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A small plane crashed on Los Altos Golf Course in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during an emergency landing, killing one and leaving another in critical condition.
New Mexico State Police and Albuquerque Fire Rescue arrived at 11:40 a.m. and found two people trapped in damaged aircraft, which was not on fire.
Both passengers were taken to a hospital.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating.

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Story summary

A small plane crashed on Los Altos Golf Course in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during an emergency landing, killing one and leaving another in critical condition.
New Mexico State Police and Albuquerque Fire Rescue arrived at 11:40 a.m. and found two people trapped in damaged aircraft, which was not on fire.
Both passengers were taken to a hospital.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating.