Six people tragically lost their lives in a plane crash in Ohio early Sunday morning. The twin-engine Cessna 441 went down in a wooded area just seven minutes after taking off from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport around 7 a.m., according to officials.
The crash claimed the lives of four passengers and two crew members. Anthony Trevena, the Executive Director of the Western Reserve Port Authority, confirmed at a news conference that there were no survivors. As of now, the identities of the victims have not been released.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud crash. One caller described seeing a large amount of smoke rising after hearing an unusual noise from the plane overhead. Another witness said they heard a “big bang.” The scene was chaotic, with emergency responders quickly arriving to assess the situation.
Flight tracking data indicated that the aircraft was headed for Bozeman, Montana. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are currently investigating the cause of the crash.
This incident has left the community in shock as they mourn the loss of those aboard. The investigation will hopefully provide answers about what led to this tragic event.