YACOLT, Wash. (AP) — A Navy helicopter crew rescued the pilot and passenger of a small plane that went down near Yacolt, Washington yesterday.
Authorities began searching for the plane after its pilot reported engine trouble. The plane originated in Bend, Oregon and was headed to the Tacoma Narrows Airport.
The pilot told air traffic controllers they were unable to maintain altitude and were descending.
Air traffic controllers said their last radar contact gave rescue crews an idea where the plane went down.
The helicopter crew spotted the aircraft near Jack Mountain around 9:30 p.m.