LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Three folks have died in a small airplane crash in Bathtub Township, based on township officers.
Police say the crash occurred at round 5:00 p.m. close to the intersection of Clark Highway and Peacock Highway. Three passengers had been confirmed to be aboard the airplane. Police say all three have been confirmed deceased.
The plume of smoke, seen from the U.S 127/I-69 interchange. (Courtesy Betsy Crippen)
Presently, police have no idea why the plane crashed or what its supposed vacation spot was. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
Smoke and flames seen by way of the woods at crash web site. (WLNS)
6 Information on the scene noticed heavy smoke and fireplace within the space of what seems to be the crash web site, positioned in a wooded space.
A big first responder presence was additionally seen within the space, together with a helicopter flying round close to the scene, fireplace engines, and at the least one ambulance.
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A spokesperson with the Capital Area Worldwide Airport tells 6 Information the incident is not going to have an effect on departures or arrivals from the airport.
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