PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 9, 2026
FATAL AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT AT CALDWELL AIRPORT
CALDWELL, ID— Last week, the Canyon County Coroner’s office responded to a fatal aircraft accident that occurred on February 6, 2026, at Caldwell Airport.
The victim has been identified as Bayne Just, a 79-year-old resident of Nampa, Idaho. Out of respect for the family, no additional personal details are being released at this time.
The incident remains under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The cause and manner of the accident have not yet been determined and are pending the outcome of the investigation.
Further information will be released as it becomes available and when appropriate. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones affected by this incident.
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For more information, please contact Aaron Williams at (208) 614-5011 or by email at aaron.williams@canyoncounty.id.gov.