In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA, a small aircraft with an open door during take-off crashed into the car park of the Fairview Meadows nursing home, igniting a massive fire. Authorities reported that the plane took off as scheduled on Sunday afternoon, but requested an emergency landing due to the open door.
Emergency Landing Request and Radio Communication Failure
According to air traffic control records, the pilot attempted to contact the tower for an emergency landing, but radio communication was disrupted by wind noise caused by the open door. The plane crashed between Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court, setting off a large fire in the car park that destroyed several vehicles. Officials reported that multiple people were injured in the incident.
Official Statement: Investigation Underway
An investigation into the crash is ongoing, and authorities noted that the nursing home’s car park is only two streets away from Lancaster Airport. Officials stated that they have yet to determine the exact number of people on board the plane. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are conducting a detailed investigation into the incident.
