Plane crash victims identified

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) - UPDATE 9/19/22: The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has released the names of the deceased plane crash victims.

Officials say the pilot has been identified as 63-year-old Jerry N. Trolard from Vale, Oregon, and the passenger has been identified as 68-year-old Margaret R. Trolard from Vale, Oregon

The sheriff's office says investigators are or have been to the crash scene, and the investigation and recovery are completed.  

"As Sheriff of Franklin County, I want to personally thank all that assisted with the searching and recovery operation," the sheriff said. "Many put their own safety and time aside and gave many hours. This was a hard event to get through. Once again we send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the Trolard's."

UPDATE 9/15/22: The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is still waiting to make sure all family members have been notified before releasing the names of the deceased victims. 

The victims have been identified as husband and wife from Oregon. They were in the process of going on several cross country flights.

At the time of the crash, they were enroute from Boise, Idaho to Rock Springs, Wyoming.  

The sheriff's office still has a recovery team on scene. Appropriate investigators are enroute and are expected to be on scene Thursday.  

"We again express our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of the victims," the sheriff's office said. "We also continue to offer thoughts and prayers for the safety of our vigilant first responders."

Update from Franklin County Idaho Sheriff's Office: "The aircraft has been located in Franklin County. There are two victims that are deceased. Recovery is in process. No other details will be released until tomorrow. Please respect the privacy of the victims families. Please keep those families and the first responders that will be up there most of the night in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you!"

ORIGINAL: At approximately 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office received a report of a possible downed aircraft, east of Preston, near the Franklin County and Bear Lake County line.

The sheriff's office says it has not been confirmed at this point, and both counties have search and rescue and law enforcement members on the ground in the area.

There are no other details at this time.

As more information is known, Sheriff David Fryar said they will issue an update.