Small plane crashes into residential home in Oregon, sparking fire

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Aug. 31, 2024, 6:39 PM UTC

A small plane crashed Saturday into a residential home in Fairview, Oregon, sparking a large fire.

The twin Cessna 421C came down near Troutdale Airport around 10:30 a.m. local time, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

"We do not yet know how many people were on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate," the agency said in a statement.

Portland Fire & Rescue said the crash resulted in a five-alarm fire and it was "assisting with fire fighting operations." Further details were not immediately available.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Minyvonne Burke

Minyvonne Burke is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News.

Erick Mendoza

Aug. 31, 2024, 6:39 PM UTC

By Minyvonne Burke and Erick Mendoza

A small plane crashed Saturday into a residential home in Fairview, Oregon, sparking a large fire.

The twin Cessna 421C came down near Troutdale Airport around 10:30 a.m. local time, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

"We do not yet know how many people were on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate," the agency said in a statement.

Portland Fire & Rescue said the crash resulted in a five-alarm fire and it was "assisting with fire fighting operations." Further details were not immediately available.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Minyvonne Burke

Minyvonne Burke is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News.

Erick Mendoza

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