A small twin-engine plane crashed Saturday in a residential neighborhood in Fairview, Oregon, authorities said.
At least three people are missing according to initial reports, Gresham Fire Chief Scott Lewis said.
Two people were on board the plane and one occupant of the home is missing, Lewis said.
A small plane crashed in a residential neighborhood in Fairview, Oregon, on August 31, 2024.
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The plane crashed near Troutdale Airport in Oregon around 10:30 a.m. local time, hitting a utility pole or tower, which sparked a brush fire. The plane then crashed into a row house, starting a fire in two structures before spreading to four, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said at a news conference Saturday.
At least five families have been displaced, and a sixth condo is currently under evaluation, Lewis said.
Two Portland General Electric transmission lines remained out of service Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
Fairview is approximately 20 minutes from Portland, Oregon.
Debris from the crash is scattered in several areas and the sheriff’s office is securing the scene to assist the FAA investigation.
Photos show thick smoke and a house on fire after the plane crash.
In this screenshot from a video, a fire breaks out after a plane crashes into a residential neighborhood in Fairview, Oregon, on August 31, 2024.
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A small plane crashed in a residential neighborhood in Fairview, Oregon, on August 31, 2024.
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The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will conduct an investigation. The NTSB will lead the investigation and provide updated information.
This is a developing story. Please check back regularly for updates.
