Small Plane Crash in Montana Wilderness Kills Three

A small plane crashed in the Bob Marshall Wilderness in northern Powell County, Montana, killing all three people on board, including a man and his two daughters from Alabama. The aircraft reportedly experienced engine issues before the crash, which occurred around 4:30 p.m. The wreckage was located the following morning in a remote, wooded area near Youngs Creek, northeast of Seeley Lake, after search efforts involving air resources from Malmstrom Air Force Base and a volunteer aircraft from the Montana Department of Transportation. First responders confirmed the fatalities at the scene, and the Federal Aviation Administration along with the National Transportation Safety Board have taken over the investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Authorities have withheld further details pending the ongoing investigation. This tragic incident is still developing as officials continue their inquiries.