A devastating Nampa plane crash has tragically claimed the lives of a young family, identified as Brandon and Jestene LeRoy and their son, Paxton, in a heartbreaking Idaho aviation incident that has left the community reeling. The fatal accident occurred Sunday in a Nampa backyard, instantly ending the lives of all three individuals who were on board the small aircraft.

The wreckage landed in a residential area of Nampa, specifically on the 200 block of North Venice Street, just west of the Nampa Municipal Airport. Despite the catastrophic nature of the crash, authorities confirmed minimal damage to surrounding property and, thankfully, no injuries to bystanders on the ground, a small relief amidst the profound family tragedy.

Jeremiah LeRoy, a cousin of Brandon, shared poignant details about the family, describing Brandon as an adventurous individual with a large heart. Before his career as a nurse, Brandon LeRoy dedicated his life to public service, having previously served with distinction as both a firefighter and a paramedic, embodying a spirit of selflessness.

Jestene and Brandon LeRoy had celebrated three years of marriage, with Jestene warmly embraced by the LeRoy family. Jeremiah LeRoy fondly recalled how Jestene “fit into our lives as if she’d always been a part of it.” Their joy was further amplified by the birth of their son, Paxton, described as a “joyful little boy, full of light,” completing their family unit and building a life marked by love and promise.

Eyewitness accounts shed light on the moments leading up to the fatal accident. John Segura, near the Nampa Municipal Airport, observed the plane revving its engine for an unusually extended period before takeoff, a detail that piqued his curiosity. Another witness, Kris Moser, also watched the aircraft depart from a nearby traffic light.

Preliminary findings from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) indicate that the plane seemingly nosedived into the ground shortly after departing from the Nampa Municipal Airport. The aircraft reportedly fell during its initial climb, suggesting a sudden and critical loss of control moments after becoming airborne, prompting an urgent aviation safety review.

The Nampa police received reports of the crash at 5:41 p.m. Sunday. A comprehensive investigation update is anticipated as federal authorities, including the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), work to determine the precise cause of this devastating Nampa plane crash, seeking answers for the profound loss experienced by the community.

While officials have not yet identified who was piloting the plane at the time of the incident, an Instagram post from Jestene LeRoy, made just over a year ago, celebrated her husband’s achievement of receiving his pilot’s license, adding another layer of heartbreaking detail to this unfolding Idaho aviation tragedy.