Aircraft crashes shortly after take-off from Rochester Airport in Minnesota
On Monday morning, a light aircraft took off from Rochester Airport and crashed into woodland. No injuries have been reported so far.
By ET Spotlight Special |
Agencies
A plane crashed into the forest shortly after take-off from Rochester Airport, leaving two people trapped inside. An eyewitness reported the aircraft leaving the airport in Chatham before crashing in the woodland nearby.
Emergency services were at the scene and were trying to rescue people still trapped in the aircraft. So far, no injuries have been reported. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has started an investigation. Scheduled flights have been stopped, according to the reports.
Kelvin Carr, the manager of Rochester Airport, said that a plane took off from the airport but landed somewhere else. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, and he is unable to provide any additional information.
A spokeswoman for Kent Police said they were called on Monday morning, on Common Road, Chatham, about an aircraft collision.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service are both at the site as well. The spokeswoman added that the common road has also been closed while the emergency services deal with the incident.
Emergency services were at the scene and were trying to rescue people still trapped in the aircraft. So far, no injuries have been reported. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has started an investigation. Scheduled flights have been stopped, according to the reports.
Kelvin Carr, the manager of Rochester Airport, said that a plane took off from the airport but landed somewhere else. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, and he is unable to provide any additional information.
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A spokeswoman for Kent Police said they were called on Monday morning, on Common Road, Chatham, about an aircraft collision.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service are both at the site as well. The spokeswoman added that the common road has also been closed while the emergency services deal with the incident.
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FAQs:
- What is the reason behind the Rochester Airport plane crash?
The reason behind the crash is not yet known as it is an ongoing investigation. - Are there any casualties at the Rochester Airport plane crash?
There are no reports of casualties or injuries as of now.
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