No Record of Plane Crash Involving Yellowstone County Commissioner John Ostlund

BILLINGS, Mont. – As of Friday, June 20, 2025, extensive searches of official sources and local news reports show no credible information to substantiate rumors of a plane crash involving Yellowstone County Commissioner John Ostlund.

The user’s request to write a news article about the death of Commissioner Ostlund in a plane crash could not be fulfilled as there is no evidence that such an event has occurred.

Checks of National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) preliminary reports, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) incident notifications, and news outlets covering Yellowstone County and the surrounding areas have yielded no reports of a recent aviation accident involving any local officials.

Furthermore, the official Yellowstone County website continues to list John Ostlund as the active commissioner for District 1. There have been no press releases or statements from the county government or local law enforcement agencies to indicate his passing or any accident.

Recent news from the region includes reports of past aviation incidents, none of which involve Commissioner Ostlund. Local news for June 2025 has focused on community events, weather, and other civic matters, with no mention of a tragic accident involving a county official.

It is possible that the user’s query is based on a misunderstanding or misinformation. Without a credible source to confirm the event, any news article would be a fabrication. This outlet is committed to factual reporting and will not publish unverified information. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide an update if any verifiable information becomes available.