Off-duty Philadelphia police officer among 2 injured in small plane crash
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Key Points:
- A small Piper PA-28 plane crashed in Fluehr Park, Philadelphia, injuring two people, including an off-duty police officer who was piloting the aircraft.
- The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. near Grant and Torresdale avenues, with the plane hitting a tree and sustaining significant damage, but no fire resulted.
- Both injured individuals were taken to a hospital in critical condition but remained alert and oriented, according to Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson.
- The plane had taken off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport about 30 minutes earlier and was attempting to land there when a distress call was made.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and have asked the public to avoid Fluehr Park while emergency crews remain on site.
