At approximately 11:34 AM yesterday, first responders agencies were dispatched to the south side of the Blair Executive Airport Following reports of a small airplane crash with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, first responders located a single-engine aircraft in a field south of the runway. The aircraft had one occupant, who was not injured int eh incident but was evaluated on the scene by EMS personnel. The cause of the incident remains under investigation by the Blair Police

The Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue released the Memorial Day Weekend Calls for service. Over the holiday weekend, BVFD responded to 10 calls for service, all of which were medical in nature. Top call responders this weekend: FF/EMT IV Joe Maguire – 6 calls Probationary FF Justin Smith – 6 calls Probationary FF Erika Smith – 6 calls Thank you all for your continued dedication and commitment to serving our community throughout the holiday weekend!

City of Blair reported a small aircraft has crashed south of the Blair Airport approximately 11:34 this morning with unknown injuries. We will release details as we receive them.