Five Killed In Texas Plane Crash: What To Know
Five people were killed when a small plane crashed near Wimberley, Texas, on Thursday evening. Authorities confirmed the Cessna 421C had no survivors and showed no signs of a mid-air collision. The FAA and NTSB are leading the investigation into the cause of the crash.
- ▪The crash occurred around 11:05 p.m. near Wimberley, Texas.
- ▪All five individuals on board the Cessna 421C died in the crash.
- ▪Preliminary reports indicate the plane was traveling at a high speed at impact.
- ▪There is no evidence of a mid-air collision, and a second nearby aircraft landed safely.
- ▪The FAA and NTSB have been notified and are investigating the incident.
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By Matthew RobinsonUS News EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Five people have been killed after a small plane crashed in Texas on Thursday evening. Emergency responders were dispatched to reports of a downed aircraft near the city of Wimberley at around 11.05 p.m. on Thursday night, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said. The Cessna 421C aircraft had five individuals on board at the time of the crash, and all were killed in the incident, according to authorities. The identities of the victims have not yet been released. "Preliminary information indicates the aircraft was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of impact.
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