Small Plane Crash Near Nampa Kills Three, Including Toddler

A small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood near Nampa Municipal Airport, Idaho, on Sunday evening, killing all three people on board, including a 23-month-old boy identified as Paxton LeRoy. The accident occurred less than a minute after takeoff at 5:41 p.m., with the aircraft striking an unoccupied outbuilding and narrowly missing homes. Residents reported that the pilot appeared to take evasive action, possibly preventing greater tragedy. No injuries were reported on the ground, though neighbors described chaotic scenes and some attempted to help victims before emergency crews arrived. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident, and the identities of the other two victims have not yet been released. Local officials, including Nampa’s mayor, have expressed condolences to the victims’ families.