A small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in Fairview, Oregon, near Troutdale Airport around 10:30 a.m.
Nadine El-Bawab and Riley HoffmanA small, twin-engine plane crashed into a residential neighborhood Saturday in a suburb of Portland, Oregon, killing two people aboard the aircraft and one on the ground, authorities said Sunday.
The Cessna 421C plane slammed into a row of townhouses near Heartwood Circle in Fairview after experiencing mechanical issues, according to a statement from the Gresham Fire Department. Gresham Fire Chief Scott Lewis confirmed Sunday that the pilot of the aircraft and a single passenger were killed, as well as a resident of one of the townhouses the plane crashed into.The plane crashed near Troutdale Airport around 10:20 a.m. local time, hitting a power pole or tower, which caused a brush fire.
At least five families have been displaced, with a sixth condo currently being evaluated, according to Lewis. Two transmission lines from Portland General Electric remained down Saturday afternoon, according to officials.Debris from the crash is scattered across multiple areas, and the sheriff's office is securing the scene to assist the FAA investigation.The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSBwill be in charge of the investigation and will provide any updates.
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