A small plane crashed near Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, Florida, on Monday morning after the pilot reported engine trouble shortly after takeoff, officials said.
The aircraft, identified by the National Transportation Safety Board as a Mooney M20F, came down near Columbia Boulevard (State Road 405), between Sisson Road and US 1, shortly after 10 a.m. local time.
According to the NTSB, the pilot reported engine problems and attempted to turn left to return toward the airport. The aircraft instead struck trees and power lines before hitting the ground and catching fire.
Florida plane crash: What we know
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Titusville, Florida |
| Nearby airport | Space Coast Regional Airport |
| Aircraft | Mooney M20F |
| Time | Shortly after 10 a.m. ET |
| Crash site | Columbia Boulevard (SR 405) |
| Reported problem | Engine trouble |
| Road status | Closed in both directions |
| Injuries | Not yet confirmed |
| Investigation | NTSB |
The crash happened just north of Space Coast Regional Airport. Emergency crews responded to the scene as authorities closed Columbia Boulevard in both directions and urged motorists to avoid the area.
The crash also affected the local power network. Florida Power & Light shut down electricity to part of the surrounding grid as a safety precaution because of the damaged power lines.
Residents and businesses near the crash area were warned to expect power outages while emergency crews worked at the scene.
The status of the people aboard the aircraft has not yet been confirmed. Authorities have also not released the total number of occupants.
An NTSB investigator is being sent to the crash site to document the scene and examine the aircraft. The investigation will focus on what happened after the reported engine trouble and the circumstances that led to the crash.
The incident remains under investigation, and officials are expected to provide more information as the response continues.
