US News
Small plane crashes into Florida lake, killing 5
A small plane has crashed into a lake in South Florida, killing all five people on board, local and federal officials say. The cause of the crash was not immediately known.
The accident happened at 3:26 p.m. on Friday when the plane, a Piper PA-23 aircraft, crashed into Lake Okeechobee near Pahokee, a city in Palm Beach County, about 75 miles (120 kilometers) northwest of downtown Miami.
“PBSO Marine Unit Deputies and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue personnel recovered five individuals from the aircraft fuselage,” said Teri Barbera, a spokeswoman for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. “All individuals are deceased.”
It was not immediately known who was on board the plane, but the Federal Aviation Administration said it took from Tampa International Airport. It was on approach to Pahokee Airport when it went down in the lake, about 400 yards (365 meters) from the shore.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are both investigating Friday’s accident.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 94 as search continues
Trump says U.S. to begin targeting land routes used by Venezuelan traffickers
Trump announces death of National Guard member shot near White House
Marburg outbreak in Ethiopia rises to 12 cases and 8 deaths
-
World4 days agoEthiopian volcano erupts for first time in thousands of years
-
Legal1 day agoUtah Amber Alert: Jessika Francisco abducted by sex offender in Ogden
-
Legal1 week agoWoman in critical condition after being set on fire on Chicago train
-
World1 week agoHurricane Melissa registered 252 mph wind gust, breaking global record
-
US News13 hours agoExplosion destroys home in Oakland, Maine; at least 1 injured
-
Legal1 week agoSuspect in San Diego stabbing shot by authorities after fleeing into Mexico
-
Legal1 week ago1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Dallas Walmart parking lot
-
Health1 week ago
Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia grows to 6 confirmed cases