Search Underway for Missing Piper Cub Aircraft Carrying Two People
Search efforts are ongoing for a missing 1976 Piper Cub aircraft carrying two people, which departed Penticton, British Columbia, and was last tracked in Washington state en route to Grangeville, Idaho.
Boise, ID, October 11, 2026 —
Search teams are actively looking for a 1976 Piper Cub aircraft that has gone missing. The aircraft was carrying two individuals when it disappeared.
The Piper Cub aircraft departed from Penticton, British Columbia. Its last known tracking data placed it in Washington state. The intended destination for the flight was Grangeville, Idaho.
Details regarding the specific date of the flight, the identities of the individuals on board, the search areas, or the agencies involved in the search efforts were not immediately available.
The Piper Cub is a model known for its use in general aviation, often employed for recreational flying and short-distance travel. The ongoing search involves efforts to locate the aircraft and its occupants. Further updates are expected as the search continues.
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