Emergency teams are on the scene following a tragic incident where a small plane crashed into a house in Ohio on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals onboard and igniting a significant fire.
The crash occurred around 3:45 p.m. local time in a residential area located approximately 15 minutes south of downtown Akron. Witnesses reported seeing thick, black smoke billowing from the site, as confirmed by the Akron Fire Department to Fox News Digital.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has identified the aircraft involved as a Piper PA-28 and confirmed that the two occupants were found deceased inside the plane.
Firefighters promptly evacuated the impacted home and a neighboring property, ensuring there were no ground injuries reported.
Emergency personnel continue to manage the situation at the scene.
A small plane crash in Akron, Ohio, has resulted in the deaths of two people. (WJW)
It is unclear how many people were onboard the aircraft, or what led to the crash.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate.
American Winds College of Aeronautics, a local flight school, confirmed all of its airplanes are safe in their hangars and accounted for.
A small plane crashed into an Akron, Ohio home on Thursday, according to officials. (WJW)
“American Winds is deeply saddened to hear of a plane crash which has just occurred near the Akron Fulton Airport this afternoon,” the school wrote in a Facebook post. “We pray for the pilot, anyone on board and their families.”
The NTSB and Topgolf Akron, which is located across the street from the crash site, did not immediately respond to additional inquiries from Fox News Digital.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
