Update September 16, 2024 3:39 p.m. The Minden-Tahoe Airport is now fully open.
Minden, NV - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a mid-air collision, which happened at the Minden-Tahoe Airport at 9:47 a.m. on September 16, 2024. One aircraft was able to make a landing at the airport, while the other crashed into a field off Highway 395 near Johnson Lane.
One fatality is confirmed at this time. The airport is currently closed. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office serves as the County’s only local law enforcement agency. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, incorporated in 1861, has a long-standing motto of “A Tradition of Service,” which speaks to its commitment to protect and serve the citizens and visitors of Douglas County. The agency remains dedicated to maintaining the quality of life enjoyed throughout our community, and ensuring the county is a safe place to live, work and visit.
TITLE VI Notice:
Members of the public who are disabled, require special assistance or accommodations or an interpreter are requested to notify the Douglas County Manager's Office in writing at Post Office Box 218, Minden, Nevada 89423 or by calling 775-782-9821 at least 20 hours in advance of the meeting.