A small, twin-engine plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in Fairview, Oregon, on Saturday, authorities said.
At least three people are missing according to an initial report, said Gresham Fire Chief Scott Lewis.
Two people were aboard the plane and one residential occupant is missing, Lewis said.
A small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in Fairview, Oregon, on Aug. 31, 2024.
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The plane crashed near Troutdale Airport in Oregon around 10:30 a.m. local time hitting a power pole or tower, which caused a brush fire. The aircraft then crashed into a building of connected townhomes, igniting a fire in two structures, before spreading into four, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said at a press conference Saturday.
At least five families have been displaced, with a sixth condo currently being evaluated, according to Lewis.
Two transmission lines from Portland General Electric remain down Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
Fairview is about 20 minutes outside of Portland, Oregon.
Debris from the crash is scattered across multiple areas, and the Sheriff’s Office is securing the scene to assist the FAA investigation.
Photos show thick smoke and a burning home after the plane crashed.
In this screen grab from a video, a fire burns after a plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in Fairview, Oregon, on Aug. 31, 2024.
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A small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in Fairview, Oregon, on Aug. 31, 2024.
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The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide any updates.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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