Plane crash in remote central Oregon leaves ‘no survivors,’ authorities say

MADRAS, Ore. — A plane crash in a remote area of ​​central Oregon has killed all aboard, local authorities said Monday.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said a 911 call around 7:40 p.m. Sunday reported the crash outside the city of Madras, and deputies found the location with the help of power company officials.

“Due to the magnitude of the crash, there were no survivors,” the sheriff’s Facebook post said.

Authorities did not specify the type of aircraft and number of passengers. The sheriff’s office says it will not release the names of the victims until identities are confirmed and families are notified.

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate, the sheriff’s office said.