Pilot Rex L. Grimsley, 70, killed in small-plane crash into hangar at the Bentonville Municipal Airport in Bentonville, Arkansas

Modified Date:

Fri, 09/02/2016 - 3:57pm

Accident Date:

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

One killed in plane crash at Bentonville Municipal Airport

Witnesses said the plane was preparing to take off when it hit the hangar, according to Paige.

The pilot was an adult male, according to Page. Police are not releasing the man's name at this time until after his family has been properly notified.

Pilot In Deadly Crash At Bentonville Municipal Airport Identified

Police identified the pilot as Rex L. Grimsley, 70, of Bentonville, according to Gene Page with the Bentonville Police Department.

Type: Aircraft Accident

People Involved:

Rex L. Grimsley

City:

Bentonville, AR

County:

Benton County, AR

Area:

Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR