Photos from the scene confirmed the aircraft break up in half on the fuselage, and a part of the aircraft wreckage sitting on high of a broken automotive.
VICTORIA, Texas — A twin-engine propeller aircraft crashed onto a freeway in Victoria on Wednesday afternoon, splitting in two and leaving particles scattered throughout the roadway.
The Federal Aviation Administration stated the one individual on board the Piper PA-31 was the pilot. The pilot’s identify and the situation weren’t instantly launched. The FAA stated it will examine the crash.
Victoria police stated in a short video assertion posted on Fb that three automobiles had been broken. Photos from the scene confirmed the aircraft break up in half on the fuselage, and a part of the aircraft wreckage sitting on high of a broken automotive.
Victoria Police Deputy Chief Eline Moya stated 4 folks have been taken to hospitals. Three had non-life threatening accidents and one was transported to an out-of-town hospital for higher-level remedy. The pilot was evaluated.
“This isn’t one thing we see on a regular basis, however we’re glad that individuals appear to be OK and so they’re getting checked out,” Moya stated.
A video posted on-line confirmed the aircraft flying very low over the roadway shortly earlier than crash round 3 p.m. about 150 miles south of Houston.
Victoria police stated the intersection of Zac Lentz Parkway and Mockingbird Lane was closed. Police stated it will stay closed till additional discover. Police anticipated the closure would final a few days.
Victoria East Excessive College college students have been launched from faculty a short while earlier than the crash occurred. Site visitors was being diverted to assist with congestion. Mother and father have been alerted that pickup might take longer than regular.
Victoria is about 150 miles southwest of Houston.
