Three people were killed when a plane crashed into a mobile home park in Clearwater, Florida, on Thursday night.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials said the plane crashed into the Bayside Waters Mobile Home Park in Fox 13, killing one person on board and two people on the ground. report Friday.
video footage show While firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, a fire broke out after the incident, engulfing trees and damaging other mobile homes in the park.
NEW: Video of firefighters and police responding to the scene of a small plane crash at a mobile home park in Clearwater, Florida. Fire officials said “several people” were killed. https://t.co/8fyIcMTShN pic.twitter.com/bZZ9buhRxU
— ABC News (@ABC) February 2, 2024
“When a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza V-35 plane crashed into a small, close-knit community of more than 55 people, it immediately burst into flames. Residents said they heard what sounded like an explosion or a bomb detonation. ” said the Fox article.
image show First responders at a smoke-filled scene:
Clearwater: Report of a plane crash involving a fire involving several trailers at a mobile home park off Cheekwood Dr. pic.twitter.com/RrrXqZwM8R
— IONTB.COM (@IONTB) February 2, 2024
Clearwater Police Chief Gundy spoke to reporters after the accident. Said Officers arrived to assist firefighters in battling the blaze.
If you like, look at this as one of those serious traffic accidents, traffic murders. That’s how we approach these things. Preservation of the scene is very important, and since we are here before the FAA and NTSB, it is our responsibility to ensure the integrity of this scene. That’s what my unit does, ensuring the safety and maintenance of the field. We are working with the coroner’s office to eliminate and identify the victim. We are working to locate witnesses so that we can turn all information over to our federal partners. Apparently, local law enforcement has not determined causation or causality to the aircraft accident.
Chief Gandy appears with Fire Chief Ehlers to give them the latest information on the plane crash.
Contributor clearwater police department Thursday, February 1, 2024
According to the Fox article, witnesses claimed the plane apparently had no lights on and was descending at a 45-degree angle.
We are at the scene of a small plane crash in a mobile home park south of Clearwater Mall. Several mobile homes were set on fire. Firefighters from multiple jurisdictions are on the scene. pic.twitter.com/1vBLnTnY8R
— Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department (@clearwaterfire) February 2, 2024
aerial video footage show Surrounding homes at the crash site were damaged.
CLEARWATER PLANE CRASH: Bayside Waters Mobile Home Park, where a small plane crashed last night, was seen from Sky9 early Friday morning. Latest: https://t.co/wBiZFOf44c pic.twitter.com/MzpgKYne0a
— Spectrum Bay News 9 (@BN9) February 2, 2024
“FAA officials said the pilot reported engine failure before the plane crashed about three miles north of the runway, and ground responders made an emergency landing at Clearwater St. Pete Airport (PIE). “We have begun preparations for this,” Fox reported.
