December 25, 2024

Small plane crashes into residential neighborhood in Oregon near Portland International Airport

A small plane crashed Saturday morning in a residential neighborhood not far from the Portland International Airport in Oregon, officials confirmed. 

Videos shared on social media showed a fire and a large plume of smoke that could be seen high over the tree line in Fairview. Videos also appeared to show damage to a house in the neighborhood.  

The twin-engine Cessna 421C went down around 10:30 a.m., the FAA said, adding that it isn’t yet known how many people were on board. 

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firefighters at scene of plane crash

A small plane crashed Saturday morning in a residential neighborhood not far from the Portland International Airport in Oregon, officials confirmed.  (KPTV)

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said it would give updates at the scene. 

The plane came down even closer to the smaller Troutdale Airport, which describes itself as a “flight training and recreational airport.” 

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A plane has crashed into a multi-residential building on Heartwood Circle in Fairview, Oregon. (KPTV)

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Officials have not said if there are any injuries or deaths. 

Power is out in the area, FOX 12 reported. 

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. 

Roof caved in after plane crash

A house was damaged in the crash.  (KPTV)

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