Update 6:40 a.m. on Oct. 26, 2025 — As first reported by KREM , the family of Spokane dealership owner Dan Arrotta is reporting that he is the one who died in the plane crash. Arrotta's wife posted on social media that he was flying to Montana to go on a hunting trip with his brothers.

Original story — The Lewis and Clark Sheriff's Office and Lincoln Fire and Rescue are reporting that one man died in the Friday night plane crash near the Lincoln, Montana, airport.

Lincoln resident John Perkins was on his porch when the plane crashed less than 100 yards away from his home.

"I saw it and I dove onto the ground because of a big explosion," said Perkins.

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