Small plane crashes in Texas Hill Country, killing all 5 on board
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- A Cessna 421C small plane crashed in Wimberley, Texas, killing all five people aboard, including the pilot and four passengers, according to officials.
- The crash occurred around 11:25 p.m. Thursday night; the plane had taken off from Amarillo and was headed to New Braunfels National Airport.
- Witnesses reported hearing engine backfiring and a loud crash, with the aircraft bursting into flames upon impact in a wooded area.
- Air Traffic Control audio revealed the plane's erratic movement before disappearing from radar, and the aircraft's emergency locator signal triggered a 911 call.
- Weather conditions included mostly cloudy skies before the crash and a thunderstorm two hours later; authorities have not released victim identities pending family notification.
