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Three persons have died when a small plane crashed on the
north side of the San Antonio International Airport in Texas late on Sunday,
NBC Chicago reported, citing fire officials.
The plane was on its way from Sugarland to Boerne when it
developed engine problems and diverted to the San Antonio International
Airport, the report added, citing San Antonio fire chief Charles Hood.
The plane crashed into a sidewalk killing all three
passengers.
CNN reported that the pilot wanted to make an emergency
landing when the crash occurred.
The aircraft was found on the sidewalk and street completely
demolished when first responders arrived.
“There were no commercial buildings hit, no apartment
complexes,” San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood said. “As tragic as it is, it
could’ve been much worse.”
A 20-block scan of the area was conducted in every direction
to ensure no debris remained, Hood said.
The San Antonio Fire Department is working with police and
the city’s Aviation Department on the investigation.
Hood said his department was awaiting a call from the
National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration for
the next phase of the investigation.
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