GWINNER, N.D. - The pilot of crop sprayer has died in an airplane crash in Sargent County. Sheriff Travis Paeper tells KFGO News that the crash happened around 7:45 am Thursday, about 8 miles west of Gwinner.
Paeper says a farmer who lives nearby witnessed the crash from his home, about 500 yards away. He says dense fog in the area is believed to be a contributing factor.
The pilot was working for an area crop spraying company. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the cause.
