2 dead after small plane crashes into Ohio home, authorities say
Two people died when a small Piper PA-28 aircraft crashed into a residential home in Akron, Ohio, on May 14, sparking a fire that damaged another nearby house. Authorities confirmed the two occupants of the plane perished, while the four residents inside the home escaped unharmed, and investigations by the FAA and NTSB are ongoing.
A small Piper PA-28 aircraft crashed into a home in Akron, Ohio, on Thursday, May 14, killing the two people on board and causing a fire that damaged another residence. The incident occurred at 3:45 p.m. local time in a neighborhood southwest of Akron Fulton Airport, according to the Akron Fire Department and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA confirmed the plane had departed around 2:45 p.m. from the airport, where American Winds College of Aeronautics operates. The crash triggered a fire in the home, where a family of four—two adults and two children—were present but escaped without injuries. Smoke from the scene was visible from downtown Akron, prompting a multi-agency response. Fire crews extinguished the blaze but remained on-site to monitor for lingering hot spots. Traffic was diverted, and the area was cordoned off. The Ohio State Highway Patrol, FAA, and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash. The NTSB will lead the inquiry, while American Winds College of Aeronautics released a statement expressing condolences and assuring that its other aircraft remain safe. The plane’s flight data and airport records are being reviewed as part of the investigation.
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