Breaking: Plane crashes at Parafield Airport north of Adelaide
A small plane has crashed into a hangar at Parafield Airport in Adelaide, resulting in a fire. Emergency services have reported injuries, but the exact number of casualties is still unconfirmed. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has initiated an investigation into the incident.
- ▪The crash occurred around 2:10 PM as the plane was attempting to land.
- ▪Thick black smoke from the hangar has spread across the nearby area, prompting health warnings for residents.
- ▪Parafield Airport has been closed to all air traffic following the incident.
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Plane crashes at Parafield Airport in Adelaide's northEBy Evelyn LeckieTopic:Emergency ServicesWed 29 Apr 2026 at 3:12pmWed 29 Apr 2026 at 3:12pmWed 29 Apr 2026 at 3:12pmLoading...In short:A plane has crashed into a hangar at Parafield Airport.Police say there are injuries but no confirmed numbers.What's next?The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating.abc.net.au/news/plane-crashes-at-parafield-airport-north-of-adelaide/106621632Link copiedShareShare articleA small plane has crashed into a hangar, causing a fire at Parafield Airport in Adelaide's north.At about 2:10pm, police and emergency services were called to an area near Kings Road after reports that a small plane had hit a hangar as it was attempting to land, police said in a statement.There is no confirmation of how…
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