A small plane crashed into a residential home in Akron, Ohio on Thursday afternoon, killing both occupants aboard. According to CBS News, the Piper PA-28 took off from Akron Fulton Airport around 2:03 p.m., and crashed shortly before 4 p.m., igniting a large fire that engulfed part of the house.
Key Takeaways
A small plane crashed into a home in Akron, Ohio, killing both occupants aboard and igniting a large fire. The Piper PA-28 took off from Akron Fulton Airport before crashing into 2238 Canterbury Circle around 3:45 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Two people were killed in the plane crash.
- No injuries reported inside the home or neighboring residences, which were evacuated.
- The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash.
The FAA confirmed in an email to UPI that two people were on board the plane when it crashed into a home at 2238 Canterbury Circle. The Akron Fire Department responded to calls about heavy smoke and flames, evacuating residents from the affected home and a neighboring residence.
No injuries were reported inside either of the homes. According to Fox News, Topgolf Akron, located across the street from the crash site, was evacuated as a precautionary measure. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating what led to the plane crashing into the home.
The identities of those killed have not been released publicly. Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, who represents Ohio's 13th Congressional District, which includes Akron, expressed her condolences and stated she was closely monitoring developments in a social media statement reported by UPI. The NTSB did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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