AND The plane crashed In the Pensilvania pension community parking lot on Sunday afternoon, injuring at least five people.
The collision took place in the village of the Manheim Brothers, which is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, At about 15:00, five people were on board with one Beechcraft Bonanza engine.
At a press conference on Sunday night, officials said the aircraft slipped 100 feet when it collapsed but did not hit any of the retirement community building. Manheim Fire Chief Scott Little said “more vehicles [caught] in fire due to aircraft. “
“We are now moving to the recovery and investigation phase. We are waiting for additional information from our federal partners in the next steps,” Little said.
The collision took place in the village of Brethren in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. (Joseph W. Smith Jr. via Facebook)
It is unclear how badly the passengers of the plane are or what injuries have suffered.
Duane Fisher, head of the Manheim Police, said the collision was affected by at least a dozen vehicles, including five who were severely damaged.
The security official, who witnessed a fiery ball and saw a black smoke that broadcasts from the aircraft, confirmed the Fox News Digital incident.
Lititz resident Joseph Smith told Fox News Digital that the aircraft flew from the nearby Lancaster Airport before it quickly collapsed.
“[It] He immediately descended within 30 seconds after it took off, “the shop said.
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FAA actively explores the plane crash. (Joseph W. Smith Jr. via Facebook)
Smith, who witnessed chaos in the parking lot from all over the street, said the area smelled strongly on the fuel.
“Smell [fuel] He hung himself in the air while working to control it, “he described.
AND Federal administration (FAA) confirmed that the incident explored on Sunday.
“Bonanza Bechcraft collapsed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, around 3:00 pm in local time on Sunday, March 9,” the statement said. “Five people were on board. The FAA will explore.”
A plane carried by five people crashed in the parking lot of the brothers’ retirement community near Lititz, Pennsylvania, March 9th. (WPMT)
Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed on social networks on Sunday that he was aware of the incident and said that the Pennsylvania State Police officials had reacted.
“Our team on @pastatepolice is on the ground by helping local first answers after a small private plane accident near Lancaster Airport in Manheim,” Shapir’s Post read. “All Commonwealth resources are available as the answer continues, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.”
Five people were on the plane when he lowered immediately after taking off in Pennsylvania. (Joseph W. Smith Jr. via Facebook)
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Authorities are actively exploring the incident. Fox News Digital addressed the Sheriff Office of Lancaster County, Lancaster Airport and Pennsylvania State Police for additional information.
Fox News Digital’s Brooke Curto contributed to this report.
