Small Plane Crash in Pennsylvania Multiple Injuries
- National Fallen Officer Foundation
Categories: emergency response , FAA , Lancaster Airport , NTSB , Pennsylvania , plane crash
Manheim Township, PA – A small plane carrying five people crashed near Lancaster Airport in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania, on Sunday afternoon, resulting in multiple injuries.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 PM near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court, within the vicinity of the Brethren Village retirement community. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft involved was a Beechcraft Bonanza.
Reports and social media footage depicted a scene of heavy black smoke billowing from the wreckage, with multiple vehicles also reportedly engulfed in flames.
Key points:
- Location: Near Lancaster Airport, Manheim Township, Pennsylvania.
- Aircraft: Beechcraft Bonanza.
- Passengers: Five people were on board.
- Incident Time: Approximately 3:00 PM.
- Impact: The crash resulted in multiple injuries, and fires involving the plane and nearby vehicles.
- Response: Emergency services, including local police and fire departments, responded to the scene. The Pennsylvania State Police are also assisting.
- Investigation: The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is expected to provide further information.
Reports indicate that the plane had taken off from Lancaster Airport and shortly after requested to return to the airport before crashing. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as they become available.