The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting an investigation into a fatal small plane crash that occurred in Bar Harbor, Maine. Two individuals tragically lost their lives in the incident, which took place as the plane was approaching Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport around 12:25 p.m. on a Thursday.
According to a spokesperson from the FAA, the aircraft had departed from Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey before the crash took place. The identities of the two individuals who perished in the crash have not been disclosed by authorities at this time. The crash occurred at the runway’s end and resulted in a fire, as mentioned by Leroy Muise, the airport manager.
Muise expressed his regret over the loss of the two individuals in a statement, mentioning that both perished as a result of the crash and subsequent fire. The FAA spokesperson stated that both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board would be investigating the crash to determine the cause of the tragic incident.
On Thursday afternoon, Maine State Police described the crash site as being active, with multiple agencies responding to the scene. The priority for the responding agencies, as outlined by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, was to provide assistance to those involved in the crash and ensure the safety and effectiveness of emergency responders.
