Small plane crashes in Lancaster County; 5 people onboard: officials
A plane crash occurred in Lancaster County Sunday afternoon, officials say.
This is an ongoing investigation.
MANHEIM TWP. Pa. - Multiple crews are on the scene of a crash incident in Manheim Township.
Details of this story are developing.
What we know
According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials, a Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft crashed in Lancaster County at 3: 18 p.m. on Sunday, March 9.
The crash happened near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court at Brethren Village Retirement Community in Manheim Township.
FAA officials say five people were on board the six-seater plane, which originally took off from Lancaster Airport.
Multiple crews were dispatched to the scene.
All five passengers onboard the flight were transported to local hospitals for their injuries, according to Manheim Twp. Fire Chief Scott Little.
No one on the ground was injured.
According to WGAL, Route 501 was closed in both directions.
The FAA is investigating.
What they're saying
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says PA State Police are assisting local first responders with the plane crash that occurred near Lancaster Airport.
"All Commonwealth resources are available as the response continues, and more information will be provided as it becomes available," Governor Shapiro shared to X, formerly known as Twitter.
Chief Scott said there was no structural damage to the retirement community. However, at least five vehicles caught fire due to the crash.
What we don't know
Authorities have not released any details regarding the extent of the victims' injuries at this time.
What's next
The FAA will conduct an investigation.
The Source
The information in this story is from Governor Josh Shapiro, FAA officials, Manheim Twp. officials, Lancaster County-wide communications and WGAL.
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