Small plane crash in Fairview kills three, ignites fires
Twin-engine plane crashes into townhouses, three dead, fires ignite
A small twin-engine aircraft crashed into a residential area in a Portland, Oregon suburb on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of two people aboard and one person on the ground, authorities reported Sunday.
The Cessna 421C encountered mechanical problems before crashing into a row of townhouses near Heartwood Circle in Fairview, as stated by the Gresham Fire Department. Gresham Fire Chief Scott Lewis confirmed the deaths of the pilot, one passenger, and a resident of the impacted townhouses. The identities of the deceased have not been disclosed.
The incident occurred near Troutdale Airport at around 10:20 a.m. local time, striking a power pole or tower, which sparked a brush fire. The aircraft then collided with a townhouse complex, igniting fires in two buildings and spreading to a fourth, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office during a Saturday news conference.
One body has been recovered from #Oregon
A small #PlaneCrashed into a residential neighborhood in #Fairview, sparking a fire that has engulfed multiple homes and left thousands of residents without power. #OR #OregonPlaneCrash #Salem #Portland #FairViewPlaneCrash pic.twitter.com/aLx2HPAPQW
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OREGON: Three people were killed after a small plane crashed into a home in Fairview. Two on board and one in a townhome were missing for hours before being confirmed dead. pic.twitter.com/qphjiVUwih
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At least five families have been displaced, and a sixth condo is under evaluation, Lewis added. Two transmission lines from Portland General Electric were down on Saturday afternoon. Fairview is approximately 15 miles northeast of Portland.
Debris from the crash is spread over several areas, with the sheriff’s office securing the scene to support the FAA investigation. Photos show thick smoke and a burning home post-crash.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will conduct an investigation. The NTSB will lead the investigation and provide updates.
What Other Media Are Saying
- The New York Post reports that three people died after a small plane crashed into a row of townhouses in Oregon, near Portland.(read more)
- Castle News reports that three people died when a small plane crashed into a row of townhouses near Portland, Oregon, setting homes ablaze and displacing up to six families.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What type of plane crashed in Fairview, Oregon?
A Cessna 421C twin-engine plane.
How many people died in the Fairview plane crash?
Three people died: two on the plane and one on the ground.
What caused the plane to crash in Fairview?
The plane experienced mechanical issues.
What happened to the buildings after the plane crash?
Two townhomes caught fire and a fourth was affected.
Who will investigate the Fairview plane crash?
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
