BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities in Brookings reported that a Beechcraft, single-engine, four-seat plane crashed on the property of the Brookings Regional Airport on Saturday morning.

According to a police spokesperson, at approximately 9:00 a.m., they received an emergency 911 call reporting the crash.

The plane crashed about an eighth of a mile from the runway and approximately 75 yards from the southwest gate off of 16th Avenue West.

An investigation determined that the plane was heading to Montana on a personal trip, but struggled to take off.

After take-off, at an altitude of about 200 feet, the plane may have experienced partial engine loss. The pilot turned to plane around in an attempt to return to the airport.

Authorities believe the plane experienced complete

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