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Air Tanker Crash

By Katie Ussin & The Associated Press

Story Published: Sep 4, 2008 at 4:38 PM MST

Story Updated: Sep 5, 2008 at 6:02 AM MST

BILLINGS - Authorities release the names of two Montana men killed in an air tanker crash Monday in Reno, Nevada.

Gregory Gonsioroski, 41, of Baker, and Zachary Vander-Griend, 25, of Missoula died when their air tanker crashed shortly after take-off from the Reno airport. The plane was owned by Neptune Aviation of Missoula. A Utah man was also killed in the crash. The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash.

Witnesses said the aircraft appeared to have lost part of one engine or a wing after take off. Neptune Aviation lost two other crew members in a plane crash 10 years ago in New Mexico, they were also fighting fires.

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