On the 30th local time, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that a single engine turboprop passenger plane crashed shortly after taking off from Chamberlain airport, South Dakota, killing nine people, including two children, and three survivors have been taken to hospital. The plane is ready to fly to Idaho.
The accident occurred one mile (1.6 km) southwest of the airport. U.S. officials have begun an investigation into the cause of the plane crash. It is reported that it may be caused by bad weather, including 'strong wind and heavy snow'.