Pilot killed in small plane crash near Mercer County Region…

Car Crash Hazen North Dakota in Hazen, North Dakota: A pilot died after a small plane crashed near Mercer County Regional Airport in Hazen, North Dakota, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. A 1960 Piper PA-24 airplane attempted to return to the runway shortly after takeoff with its landing gear redeployed before losing altitude and hitting the ground. The pilot died from injuries sustained in the crash. The incident is under investigation by the North Dakota State Patrol, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the NTSB.