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KAWC: Pilot hospitalized after aircraft crashes in field near Somerton, October 6, 2026
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Initial local reporting by Alexandra Rangel Moran, published October 6, 2026, at 12:52 p.m. MST. Attributes an approximately 8:21 a.m. response and Jaws of Life extrication to Somerton/Cocopah Fire Department. Reports transport to Onvida Health, stable condition, and no workers in the field. Secondary reporting of fire officials, not a directly obtained fire incident record.
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Checked October 11, 2026. Rescue agency attribution differs from YCSO release, which credits Rural Metro. Stable is the last condition located, not confirmation of current condition or discharge. Photographs credited to Somerton/Cocopah Fire Department were not copied, uploaded or licensed for reuse.
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