At Least Two Dead After Plane Crashes Into Building
The Daily Beast • • world
Key Points:
- A light aircraft crashed into a Flight Training Adelaide hangar at Parafield Airport in South Australia, killing at least two people and seriously injuring others, including one person fighting for their life.
- The crash occurred shortly after 2:10 p.m. when the plane struck the hangar roof while attempting to land, igniting aviation fuel and causing a large fire with thick black smoke.
- Nine people sustained injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation, with two in serious condition; emergency services responded promptly to control the blaze and provide medical aid.
- The aircraft was being used for training, though it is unclear if the pilot was a student, and the airport was closed to all traffic during firefighting efforts.
- The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has launched an investigation, sending specialists to examine the wreckage and gather evidence to determine the cause of the crash.
