CARROLL—Officials with the Iowa DNR, Wednesday evening issued a statement with regard to a crop duster accident in Carroll County, Tuesday evening, just before the plan ditched near a field, the “crop duster released several gallons of insecticide near a private residence southwest of Swan Lake State Park.” Authorities said also, the pilot estimated he released about 10 gallons of Lorsban and six gallons of Capture about an eighth mile from the park, near 220th Street and Mahogany Avenue. The public should avoid this area while DNR investigates the incident and monitors the cleanup.”

According to the DNR, “There are potential health risks to anyone who has direct contact with quantities of these chemicals. If you have questions about possible exposure, call the Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222. If calling from an out-of-state cell phone number, call 712-277-2222 to reach the Iowa Poison Control Center.”

The plane is reportedly registered to Central Ag, LLC, of Corsica, S.D.  According to a report from the Federal Aviation Administration, the aircraft crashed due to the loss of the engine in a field near 22224 220th Street. The pilot was not seriously injured.

The DNR will continue to oversee cleanup and may take appropriate enforcement action. The Federal Aviation Administration and Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will also be investigating.