Tragic Plane Crash in Portland: Cessna 421C Crashes into Townhouses, 3 Dead

Published: Aug 31, 2024 Duration: 00:03:16 Category: People & Blogs

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on Saturday a devastating and heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Portland as a small plane crashed into a row of tow houses resulting in the loss of three precious lives local reports from C TV confirm that the crash immediately sparked a raging fire that engulfed the homes leaving behind a scene of utter Devastation the aircraft involved in this tragic event was a twin engine San it tragically went down near the Troutdale airport at approximately 1030 a.m. local time initially officials reported that the plane was carrying two individuals with one resident from the I area unaccounted for at the time in light of this catastrophic situation the US Federal Aviation Administration F swiftly released a statement confirming the incident and assuring the public that both the FAA and the national Transportation safety board NTSB would launch a thorough investigation into the matter the NTSB will lead the investigation providing updates as more information becomes available numerous fire departments including Gresham Fire and Rescue and Portland fire rescue bravely responded to the scene in an effort to control the Raging Blaze Scott Lewis the Gresham Fire Chief revealed that the fire rapidly spread from two units to four necessitating the Urgent evacuation of five families from the affected area tragically two individuals also sustained injuries during this traumatic incident the maltoma County Sheriff's Office acted swiftly taking to social media to inform the public about the uh catastrophic event in Fairview videos capturing the aftermath of the crash quickly circulated online showcasing the billowing plumes of smoke and the tragic consequences that unfolded during a news conference John plock a public information officer from the Sheriff's Office provided further insight into the incident the initial distress call came in at 10: 20 a.m. local time indicating the dire situation that was about to unfold plock also revealed that during its descent the plane struck a power pole or Tower causing it to collapse before by violently crashing into the town homes the impact shattered the plane into several pieces scattering them across the residential area the Troutdale airport described as a flight training and recreational airport on the port of Portland's website is located in close proximity to the crash site as authorities continue their meticulous investigation the full extent of the damage and the number of injuries sustained during dur this horrific event remain uncertain and deeply distressing in the face of such tragedy our hearts go out to the families and friends affected by this devastating incident May they find Solace and support in this difficult time

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