May 14, 2026 at 9:13 am Updated May 14, 2026 at 10:13 am A small medical plane crashed outside Ruidoso, New Mexico, on Thursday morning, killing all four people aboard, officials say. The cause of the crash was unknown, Lincoln County Manager Jason Burns said, and the U.S. Forest Service was working with local agencies to suppress a fire “associated” with the crash that is estimated to cover less than 5 acres (2 hectares). “Our hearts and prayers go out to the families, loved ones, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives in this tragic incident,” Burns said at a news conference. The flight departed from Roswell Air Center and was headed to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash. The plane was operated by Trans Aero MedEvac, said Stephanie Reyna, who works in marketing for the company.…