On November 2, 2026, at approximately 7:39 p.m., deputies with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a single-engine aircraft crash in the 2700 block of Bluff Road.
Upon arrival, first responders located two individuals at the crash site. Both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Office of the Iowa State Medical Examiner has positively identified the individuals as Brandon K. Schatz, 44, and Kyle J. Ginavan, 45, both of Kansas City, Kansas.
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Iowa State Patrol, Page County Sheriff’s Office, Hamburg Fire and Rescue Department, Fremont County Emergency Management, Fremont County Medical Examiner, Fremont County Department of Secondary Roads, and Benefiel Towing.
Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) also responded to the scene as part of the aircraft accident investigation.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation by the NTSB, in coordination with local authorities. No further information regarding the cause of the crash is available at this time.
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office extends its condolences to the families and loved ones of those involved.
All media inquiries regarding the aircraft accident investigation should be directed to the NTSB Public Affairs Office at 202-314-6100.
