CBS News reported that a small plane crash in Massachusetts on Sunday claimed the lives of three people.
The accident occurred around noon near Country Club Road in Greenfield, which is known for being heavily wooded in the county. The aircraft involved was a twin-engine Beechcraft Baron 55, a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokesperson confirmed. CBS News. Massachusetts State Police also responded to the scene and confirmed all three passengers were dead.
“We can confirm that there was a fatal twin-engine plane crash near the Greenfield/Leyden city limits near Oak Hill Acres Road. There were no survivors.” Massachusetts Greenfield police announced. statement. “Rescue teams and investigators are on scene. Please do not attempt to view the scene as you will be evacuated.”
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It was also confirmed that all the victims of the plane crash were adults. According to authorities, the identities of the three victims remain undisclosed at this time because their next of kin has not been notified. WCVB5.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was assigned to investigate the incident in cooperation with the FAA. (Related: Over 300 people somehow survive in massive plane fire after suspected mid-air crash)
“Preliminary information is that the plane crashed under unknown circumstances near the Leiden Wildlife Management Area with three people on board,” the NTSB said in a statement, CBS News reported. “NTSB investigators are on their way to the scene and are expected to arrive tomorrow. Once on scene, investigators will document the scene and begin the process of examining the aircraft.”
