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Lancaster Co. plane crash: 5 people onboard flight
FAA officials are conducting an investigation after they say five people were aboard a small plane that crashed in a retirement community in Lancaster County Sunday.
MANHEIM TWP. Pa. - Multiple crews are on the scene of a crash incident in Manheim Township.
Details of this story are developing.
What we know:
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Lancaster County plane crash: Officials provide update
Officials provide update after a small plane crashed in Lancaster County Sunday.
According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials, a Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft crashed in Lancaster County at 3: 18 p.m. on Sunday, March 9.
The crash happened near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court at Brethren Village Retirement Community in Manheim Township.
FAA officials say five people were on board the six-seater plane, which originally took off from Lancaster Airport.
Multiple crews were dispatched to the scene.
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Lancaster County plane crash: Crews on scene
Emergency crews are on the scene of a plane crash in Lancaster County Sunday.
All five passengers onboard the flight were transported to local hospitals for their injuries, according to Manheim Twp. Fire Chief Scott Little.
No one on the ground was injured.
According to WGAL, Route 501 was closed in both directions.
The FAA is investigating.
What they're saying:
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says PA State Police are assisting local first responders with the plane crash that occurred near Lancaster Airport.
"All Commonwealth resources are available as the response continues, and more information will be provided as it becomes available," Governor Shapiro shared to X, formerly known as Twitter.
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Video: Lancaster County plane crash aftermath
A viewer provided FOX 29 with a video showing the aftermath of a small plane crash in Lancaster County Sunday.
Chief Scott said there was no structural damage to the retirement community. However, at least five vehicles caught fire due to the crash.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released any details regarding the extent of the victims' injuries at this time.
What's next:
The FAA will conduct an investigation.
The Source: The information in this story is from Governor Josh Shapiro, FAA officials, Manheim Twp. officials, Lancaster County-wide communications and WGAL.