Note: The residential area mentioned in this article was literally my sister Jennifer's street - the plane flew directly over their house. We thank the Lord for His protection ...
Small Plane Crash Kills 11 in Chile
16 hours ago
SANTIAGO, Chile — A small police plane crashed Wednesday at a sports field in Chile's capital, killing all six aboard and five on the ground, authorities reported.
The Cessna 210 was approaching Tobalaba airport when it went down at the field in the Penalolen district, the air force's aeronautics department reported.
Penalolen Mayor Claudio Orrego said those killed on the ground were taking part in a gymnastics class sponsored by the municipality. Five of those on the ground also were injured.
Authorities had first reported eight people killed but hours later police said the bodies of two women were found under the charred fuselage, and another woman died at a hospital from her burns.
"The airplane appeared to lose power, made a sudden U-turn and fell down," a witness, Ernesto Munoz, told the state television. "There was violent fire when it crashed."
Police Gen. Jorge Rojas said the pilot apparently maneuvered the plane away from houses, avoiding a worse tragedy.
"The pilot did not have enough time for an emergency landing but still had time to take the plane away from the residential area," he said.
The cause was under investigation.
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wow steph we are praying for all those involved! and we thank Him for His safety of your family.
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