One person is dead after a plane crash on Tuesday at the Hamilton Airport, according to Ravalli County Coroner Steve Holton.

The pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft and was pronounced deceased on the scene, due to the impact of the crash, according to Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office.

The pilot was an adult male from the Hamilton area.

The aircraft was a Curtiss Wright P-40E and crashed on private property on the north edge of the Stock Farm.

The following was sent out by Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office:

Coroner Steve Holton reported the RCSO is investigating a fatal plane crash at the Hamilton Airport that occurred Tuesday morning.

Sheriff Holton said the pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft and was pronounced deceased on scene due to the impact of the crash.

The pilot was an adult male from the Hamilton area. The FAA and NTSB have been notified and will determine the cause of the crash.

The initial information indicates the crash occurred during or shortly after the plane took off from the airport.

The RCSO will release the pilot’s name after his family has the opportunity to notify their friends and loved ones.

Sheriff Holton thanked the Hamilton and Corvallis Volunteer Fire Departments for their fast and professional responses.

The RCSO extends our sincere condolences to the pilot’s family and friends.

Additional information will be released as the investigation continues.