AKRON, Ohio — A deadly aircraft accident occurred Thursday afternoon when a small plane slammed into a residential property in Ohio, killing both individuals aboard the aircraft, according to the Akron Fire Department.
The crash happened just before 4 p.m. and immediately burst into flames, officials reported in a statement. Authorities confirmed no one inside the struck residence was harmed during the incident. Emergency responders evacuated the impacted home along with an adjacent property as a safety precaution.
Aviation officials identified the aircraft as a Piper PA-28, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed via email.
Social media footage posted on X captured the aftermath, displaying a massive column of dark smoke billowing above the residential area following the collision. While the aircraft cannot be seen in the recorded material, flames are visible at the bottom of the smoke column as it extends upward over surrounding houses in the neighborhood.
