Devendra Kumar
A tragic plane crash in Fairview, Oregon, resulted in the deaths of three people on Saturday. A twin-engine Cessna carrying two passengers crashed into a row of townhouses, killing both on board as well as a resident of one of the homes. The incident caused significant damage, setting multiple townhomes ablaze and displacing several families. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene, but the fire spread to several units, injuring additional residents.
The crash occurred near Troutdale Airport, approximately 11 miles east of Portland. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Preliminary reports indicate that the plane struck a power pole or tower before crashing into the residential area, which caused a power outage and a secondary brush fire.
Initial reports from the authorities mentioned that the two people on board and a resident of the affected homes were missing. However, by Sunday, the Gresham Fire Department confirmed that all three had died in the crash. The identities of the victims have not been disclosed, and officials have not specified the number of injuries sustained by others in the vicinity.
The crash left a trail of destruction, with videos showing a large blaze and smoke rising from the row of townhouses. Fire Chief Lewis reported that the fire spread to at least four houses, displacing five families. Witnesses described hearing the plane descending rapidly before the explosion and fire erupted, highlighting the sudden and devastating nature of the incident.
In addition to the main crash, the fallen power poles ignited a brush fire nearby, although it was quickly contained and did not cause further damage. The resulting power outage was brief, but the overall impact of the crash on the local community has been severe, with investigations ongoing to understand the full scope of the tragedy.
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