A devastating plane crash occurred in Texas on Thursday night, resulting in the deaths of five people. The crash took place near Wimberley, Texas, located about 30 miles southwest of Austin. Investigators have confirmed the identities of the victims have not been released at this time.
Details of the Crash
According to Hayes County Judge Ruben Becerra, first responders received a call at around 11:00 p.m. local time reporting a plane down in the area. Fire and EMS crews arrived on the scene and found a Cessna 421C aircraft that had crashed, along with the bodies of all five passengers onboard.
Stacey Rohr, a nearby resident, described the intensity of the crash to local reporters, saying, “It felt like an earthquake,” underscoring the severe impact it had on the surrounding neighborhood.
Preliminary Information and Investigation
Although a cause for the crash has not yet been determined, preliminary information suggests that there was no midair collision. Judge Becerra confirmed that the aircraft was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of impact.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have taken over the investigation. The NTSB, in a statement, revealed that the Cessna 421C was destroyed in a post-impact fire. An investigator has already been dispatched to the scene to assess the wreckage and gather more information.
Preliminary flight data, obtained by ABC News, indicates that the plane had taken off from Amarillo, Texas, which is located about 420 miles northwest of Wimberley. The plane was in the air for nearly two hours before the crash occurred.
Next Steps and Ongoing Investigation
As the investigation continues, authorities will work to determine the exact cause of the crash. This includes reviewing flight data, weather conditions at the time, and any other factors that could have contributed to the tragic incident.
The community is still reeling from the tragedy, and the NTSB’s investigation will be crucial in providing answers for the victims’ families and the public.
