Accident Brief DA-NWS-23929

One Injured in Small Plane Crash at Crest Airport in Kent, Washington on July 17, 2026

Status Investigation Ongoing Updated Aug 4, 2026
small plane reference aircraft photograph
Reference image of a small plane; this is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Wikimedia Commons - Julian Herzog (Website) - CC BY 4.0.
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This report is compiled from the cited public sources and updated when verified information becomes available.

Developing report: This report separates confirmed information from details that remain under investigation. It is updated when reliable new information becomes available.

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Reference image: small plane reference aircraft photograph. This shows the same reported aircraft model and is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Credit: Wikimedia Commons – Julian Herzog (Website) – CC BY 4.0.

Accident quick facts

Accident date 2026-07-17
Local time unknown
Location Kent, Washington
Aircraft small plane
People on board unknown
Reported injuries 1
Report status Investigation Ongoing

What happened

On July 17, 2026, a small plane crashed at Crest Airport in Kent, Washington. One person was injured in the accident.

Aircraft and flight information

The aircraft involved was a small plane. Further details about the aircraft and flight are not yet available.

Emergency response

Emergency services responded to the crash and attended to the injured individual. The extent of injuries has not been fully disclosed.

Investigation status

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the crash. Additional information will be released as the investigation proceeds.

What officials and reports have confirmed

  • A small plane crashed at Crest Airport in Kent, Washington on July 17, 2026. [2]
  • One person was injured in the crash. [2]
  • The FAA is investigating the accident. [1]

Accident and investigation timeline

  1. 2026-07-17: Small plane crashed at Crest Airport in Kent, Washington; one person injured; FAA investigating. [2]

What remains unknown

  • Exact time of the crash
  • Aircraft make, model, and registration
  • Number of people on board
  • Flight origin and destination
  • Severity of injuries

Investigating agencies: FAA.

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