3 dead after small plane crashes at public park in Maryland

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Bowie, Maryland
Archer Park
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Bowie Maryland in Bowie, Maryland: A small aircraft crashed in the wooded area of Archer Park in Bowie, Maryland, around 11:30 p.m. on June 20 while flying from Ocean City, New Jersey, to Montgomery County Airpark. Three adults – the pilot and two passengers – died; their identities are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The crash was reported to Prince George's County Public Safety Communications via an iPhone crash alert shortly before midnight, prompting a ground and aerial search by Maryland State Police, county police, Bowie City officials, and fire/EMS units. The NTSB and FAA have launched investigations into the incident.

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3 dead after small plane crashes at public park in Maryland

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