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Three Killed, Nine Injured in Boise Airport Hangar Collapse

Federal and local investigations are underway to determine the cause of the catastrophic collapse of a hangar under construction at Boise Airport, Idaho.

  • Three people were killed and nine others injured, five critically, when a hangar under construction collapsed at Boise Airport in Idaho.
  • The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, involving a 39,000-square-foot steel-framed hangar next to the existing FBO, Jackson Jet Center.
  • Federal investigators from OSHA are working to determine the cause of the collapse, with initial reports suggesting structural failure during construction.
  • Boise city records indicate that the contractor, Big D Builders, had obtained permits for the construction project, which is now under scrutiny.
  • Operations at Boise Airport were not affected by the collapse, but the incident has sparked a comprehensive investigation and widespread community response.
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