Plane Crash Kills Two at United Airlines Airport
A tragic plane crash at a United Airlines facility has claimed the lives of two individuals, authorities confirmed late Thursday. The incident occurred at a private hangar area of the United Airlines hub, where a small private aircraft was attempting to land but veered off course and collided with airport infrastructure.
Emergency services responded immediately after the aircraft crashed just off the runway around 3:15 p.m. local time. Fire crews quickly extinguished a blaze that erupted following the impact, but both occupants of the plane were pronounced dead at the scene. No commercial flights were involved, and no passengers or personnel from United Airlines were reported injured.
Preliminary reports suggest the plane, a twin-engine private jet, may have encountered mechanical failure or poor visibility during its final descent. Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang followed by a plume of smoke rising from the area. “It was a terrifying sound, then all we saw was black smoke and flashing lights,” said one airport employee who asked to remain anonymous.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched a joint investigation into the cause of the crash. Both agencies will examine the aircraft’s maintenance records, pilot qualifications, and flight data, while also conducting interviews with airport staff and witnesses.
United Airlines issued a brief statement expressing condolences to the victims’ families and confirmed their full cooperation with the ongoing investigation. “We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident and extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected,” the statement read.
As of now, flight operations at the airport have resumed with minimal disruption. Officials have yet to release the identities of the deceased, pending notification of next of kin. Further updates are expected as investigations continuation