Coroner IDs 79-Year-Old Nampa Resident Killed in Caldwell Airport Plane Crash

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Canyon County Coroner's Office has identified the man who died in a plane crash last week at the Caldwell Executive Airport as 79-year-old Bayne Just of Nampa. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Friday near Ustick Road and Aviation Way in Caldwell. The cause and manner of Just's death have not yet been determined.

Why it matters

Plane crashes are rare but serious incidents that raise concerns about aviation safety and the need for thorough investigations to determine the cause. This crash at a small regional airport in Caldwell highlights the importance of maintaining high safety standards for private and commercial aviation.

The details

Firefighters with the Caldwell Fire Department responded to the plane crash on Friday morning. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are now investigating the incident, but no additional details about the cause of the crash have been released.

  • The plane crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2026.
  • The Canyon County Coroner's Office announced the identification of the victim, Bayne Just, on Monday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Bayne Just

A 79-year-old resident of Nampa, Idaho who died in the plane crash at Caldwell Executive Airport.

Caldwell Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the plane crash incident.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

The government agency responsible for regulating and overseeing civil aviation in the United States, which is investigating the crash.

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

An independent government agency that investigates transportation accidents and incidents, including this plane crash at Caldwell Airport.

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What’s next

The FAA and NTSB will continue their investigations to determine the cause of the plane crash. The Canyon County Coroner's Office will also work to establish the official cause and manner of Bayne Just's death.

The takeaway

This tragic incident at the Caldwell Executive Airport underscores the importance of maintaining rigorous safety standards and thorough investigations whenever aviation accidents occur, in order to prevent future incidents and protect public safety.