Small Jet Crashes into Car, 5 People Confirmed Killed

• A small business jet crashed after takeoff from Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, on Tuesday, striking a vehicle outside airport property and killing five people, according to police.
• While the Honda HA-420 jet burst into flames upon impact, images show smoke and fire surrounding both the jet and the vehicle involved.
• Authorities confirmed that 4 people on the plane and the driver of the vehicle died, while one passenger on the jet escaped with serious burn injuries.

A small business jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Falcon Field Airport in Mesa on Tuesday, striking a vehicle on the road just outside the airport and killing five people. peopleAccording to local police.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the crash occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. when a Honda HA-420 light commercial jet lost control and crashed into a vehicle just beyond the airport grounds.

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Jet collided with a car, terrible accident

A huge fire broke out at the scene caught Images broadcast by local news stations showed smoke and flames consuming both the jet and the vehicle.

Four of the five people on board declared dead at the scene. These people were identified as Arizona residents Spencer Lindahl (43), Rustin Randall (48), Drew Kimball (44) and Graham Kimball (12).

A fifth survivor with serious burn injuries was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said.

The driver of the vehicle involved in the accident also died. Authorities are withholding the person’s identity until their family is notified.

Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by a rising column of smoke.

“Just as we were about to board our plane and leave, we heard an explosion and saw a cloud of smoke,” said pilot Joshua Golabi at the scene.

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“This is very shocking and serves as a reminder to all pilots that they must always fly and maneuver as safely as possible.”

Investigators from the FAA, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and local authorities are working together to determine the cause of the crash.

Falcon Field Airport, located in suburban Mesa, serves as a hub for small planes and business jets, and investigators will likely examine both technical and environmental factors as part of their investigation.

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Source: Legit.ng