On 07/6/24, at 2122 hours a small plane crashed just outside of Eatonville in the tree line south of the city. Witnesses reported a small plane had nose-dived down and there was a loud crash. Units responded, and with the help of citizens, they found the crash site in the woods. Both the 40-year-old male pilot and the 53-year-old male passenger are deceased. Fire Crews and the Explorer Search and Rescue team are assisting in bringing the victims out from the woods. The FAA and NTSB will be conducting their investigation as well.