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Abrupt stoppage of engine caused fatal South Dakota plane crash, preliminary NTSB report says

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11 months ago

November 7, 2023

Abrupt stoppage of engine caused fatal South Dakota plane crash, preliminary NTSB report says

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A recent plane crash in South Dakota that killed one man and injured another was caused by an abrupt engine stop, according to a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board.

The single-engine 1997 Piper Malibu Mirage crashed near Pierre on Oct. 23, killing the 76-year-old passenger, Hugh Alexander, and injuring the pilot. The NTSB report said that while climbing from the Pierre Regional Airport the engine “abruptly stopped” and “rolled back,” KELO-TV reported.

The pilot, Eric Meyer, noted no abnormal indications or warnings before the sudden loss of power, according to the report, which said the pilot was unable to restart the engine. The plane crashed into an area of bluffs and rolling terrain.

The plane was headed to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where both men were from.

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Build Dakota Roadshow Coming To Stanley County School Monday Afternoon

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4 hours ago

October 6, 2024

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Build Dakota Roadshow Coming To Stanley County School Monday Afternoon

FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — An opportunity for students to learn more about the Build Dakota scholarship program is coming to Stanley County Monday. The Build Dakota Roadshow will give students more information about the types of scholarships available…

Deni (denny) Martin this the Program Director

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The Girl Scouts BIG Event inspires girls getting into STEM

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October 6, 2024

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The Girl Scouts BIG Event inspires girls getting into STEM

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Today was a BIG day for Girl Scouts in the area. Literally! The Believe in Girls Event was held today by the Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons council at Western Dakota Technical College. The event focused on professions in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), which are often male-dominated fields. The Girl Scouts of America holds events like these to help with outreach of women in these fields.

“We have everywhere from our littlest Girl Scouts, which are daisies, to our older Girl Scouts who are our seniors. They’re helping our younger Girl Scouts with their crafts,” said Adriane Cole, the Membership Engagement Manager for the southwest district of Dakota Horizons, “they are also teaching them about owls or helping in the retail store. So they’re learning the entrepreneurial and event organization part of Girl Scouts.”

The Girl Scouts are always looking for more support and new leaders. To get involved, you can reach out to the Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons council at gsdakotahorizons.org

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