LIVE NOW: Five dead after small plane crash in Wimberley late Thursday night
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Key Points:
- A small plane, a Cessna 421C, crashed in Wimberley late Thursday night, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board; the crash occurred on Round Rock Road around 11:03 p.m.
- Emergency responders arrived at the scene by 11:17 p.m., and the plane was found destroyed by fire after crashing into wooded terrain.
- Preliminary reports indicate the plane was traveling at a high speed at impact, with no signs of a mid-air collision; a nearby aircraft landed safely.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash, focusing on the pilot, aircraft, and operating environment, with a preliminary report expected within 30 days.
- Authorities have not released the identities of the victims, and the investigation is ongoing, with the public encouraged to provide any relevant information to the NTSB.
