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Multiple injured in small airplane crash at WA's Paine Field

Published October 1, 2026 3:45 PM PDT

Multiple people were injured in a small airplane crash at Paine Field in Everett.

What we know:

Officials confirmed a small aircraft crashed on the west side of the airport around 3 p.m. Thursday.

First responders are on scene and the public is asked to avoid the area.

According to Paine Field's website, three flights have been delayed. One arriving flight was diverted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, according to FlightAware.

What we don't know:

The cause of the plane crash is currently unknown. There are no details yet regarding how many people were on board the plane.

FOX 13 Seattle has a crew headed to the scene to get more information.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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The Source: Information in this story came from Paine Field.

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