Four adults and one juvenile were killed when a small plane crashed near Ingalls Airport in Virginia, the Virginia State Police said Sunday.
The plane — a twin-engine IAI Astra 1125 — crashed near the airport in Bath County around 3 p.m. local time, according to the FAA. The plane, described by police as a private jet, crashed into the woods in the 6200 block of Airport Rd. It caught fire on impact, the authorities said.
The Bath County Sheriff’s Office said its 911 Center received a call about a crash at 2:58 p.m. at Ingalls Field Airport in Hot Springs, Virginia. The Sheriff’s Department, Virginia State Police, and Hot Springs Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the scene.
The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash.
No further details were immediately available.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
— ABC News’ Sinead Hawkins contributed to this report.
Tragedy struck near a Virginia airport as authorities reported that four adults and one juvenile were killed in a twin-engine plane crash. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, sending shockwaves through the local community and raising questions about aviation safety.
According to the police report, the small aircraft went down shortly after taking off from the airport. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but initial reports suggest that the plane may have experienced mechanical issues or pilot error.
The victims have not yet been identified, pending notification of their families. The loss of five lives in a single aviation accident is a devastating blow to the community, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those who perished in the crash.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified of the incident and will be conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash. This investigation will likely involve examining the wreckage, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing flight data to piece together what happened in the moments leading up to the tragedy.
Aviation accidents are always a sobering reminder of the risks associated with air travel, but they also serve as an opportunity to learn from mistakes and improve safety measures. It is crucial that authorities conduct a thorough investigation into this crash to identify any potential factors that may have contributed to the tragedy and take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
In the meantime, the local community is coming together to support the families of the victims and mourn the loss of those who perished in the crash. As more information becomes available, we will continue to provide updates on this tragic event.
