Small Plane Crashes Into Ohio House Killing 2
A small plane crashed into a house in Akron, Ohio on Thursday. The crash killed 2 people.
No one on the ground was hurt. The plane hit a home on a street south of downtown Akron.
The crash caused a fire and heavy black smoke. Two nearby homes were cleared of people. The FAA and NTSB are leading the investigation.
Klear Note — The FAA and NTSB are US agencies that investigate plane crashes. Small planes crash more often than commercial planes but cause fewer deaths overall.
Key Terms 2
- FAA US Federal Aviation Administration — oversees all US air travel safety
- NTSB US National Transportation Safety Board — investigates serious transport accidents