Two people were killed and ten others injured when a small plane crashed into a hangar at Parafield Airport in Adelaide, South Australia, according to multiple reports.
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A small plane crashed into a hangar at Parafield Airport in Adelaide, South Australia, killing two people and injuring ten others. The Diamond DA42 twin-engine aircraft burst into flames upon impact, causing significant damage to the hangar. Emergency services responded swiftly, extinguishing the fire and treating the injured. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The aircraft, identified as a Diamond DA42 twin-engine plane, burst into flames after crashing on Wednesday afternoon. The two fatalities were occupants of the plane, while those injured on the ground included one person with life-threatening injuries and several others suffering from smoke inhalation. Photos showed thick black smoke rising from the crash site.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has initiated an investigation into the incident. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas confirmed that the fire had been extinguished and the airfield closed, expressing condolences to the families of those affected. The airport is known for its flight training schools and high aircraft traffic.
Chief Inspector Andrew McCracken noted that a forensic pathologist was at the scene, and investigators would remain on-site for at least 24 hours. The crash occurred just months after another incident in January where a student pilot escaped unharmed from a plane crash and fire at the same airport.
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