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'Several' killed in Clearwater plane crash: Full news briefing
Clearwater first responders said during a late Thursday news conference that "several" people on the plane and in mobile homes are dead after a plane crash in a mobile home park.
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Several people were killed in a Thursday evening plane crash at a Clearwater mobile home park, according to Clearwater's fire chief.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed a Beechcraft Bonanza V35 crashed into the Bayside Waters mobile home park, formerly known as Japanese Gardens, on U.S. 19 south of the Clearwater Mall at around 7 p.m.
Photo courtesy: Clearwater Fire & Rescue
They said the pilot had reported an engine failure. FAA officials have not released details about how many people were on board when the plane crashed.
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Plane crash at Clearwater mobile home community
Genevieve Curtis reports
Clearwater first responders have confirmed that several people that were residents in the mobile home park and passengers on the plane were killed.
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Several homes impacted after plane crash
Evyn Moon reports
Clearwater fire crews responded to the scene, working to put out multiple fires within the mobile home park along with other fire departments and law enforcement agencies responding as well. According to Fire Chief Scott Ehlers, four trailers in the mobile home park were heavily involved in fire.
Video sent in by witnesses shows a large fire engulfing a home in Clearwater.
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Large fire engulfs home in Clearwater
Video submitted over social media shows a large fire engulfing a home in Clearwater.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and FAA are on their way to the scene. The Clearwater Police Department will be assisting the fire department as they continue their search and rescue efforts.
They will also help federal agencies with their preliminary investigation into the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.