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30th October 2014, 10:09 AM
WATCH LIVE: Two killed, four injured in plane crash near Mid-Continent
POSTED: 09:57 AM CDT Oct 30, 2014 UPDATED: 12:00 PM CDT Oct 30, 2014
http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/911-dispatchers-confirm-plane-down-at-midcontinent-airport/29429372
Two people have died after a plane crashed into a building near Mid-Continent airport.
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Emergency crews were called to the scene at the Flight Safety Building, 1851 Airport Road, around 9:45 a.m. Thursday.
Witnesses called 911 after seeing smoke in the area. Pictures sent in to Eyewitness News appear smoke and flames were showing from a building in the area.
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The FAA released a statement saying the pilot of a twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 200 reported losing engine power just after takeoff from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. The plane crashed into the building on airport road while attempting to return to the runway.
The two fatalities were people inside the building, Fire Chief Ron Blackwell said. At least five people have been taken to a Wichita hospital for treatment, one is listed in serious condition. Others are being assessed. Five people unaccounted for, officials are still trying to identify others who may be missing.
Blackwell said there were about 100 people inside the building at the time. Firefighters had to evacuate the building because of deteriorating conditions. The building sustained serious damage, and the roof and walls collapsed. No firefighters have been injured.
Responding agencies included the Wichita Fire Department, Wichita Police Department, Mid-Continent Public Safety Department, Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Highway Patrol and the FBI. FAA investigators and the National Transportation Safety Board is at the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Mid-Continent airport says no flights have been affected as a result of the crash. However, there are traffic closures in the area, but Mid-Continent says one lane of southbound traffic is open to the terminal.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
POSTED: 09:57 AM CDT Oct 30, 2014 UPDATED: 12:00 PM CDT Oct 30, 2014
http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/911-dispatchers-confirm-plane-down-at-midcontinent-airport/29429372
Two people have died after a plane crashed into a building near Mid-Continent airport.
More from KWCH.com
Witnesses detail scene around airport after plane crash (http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/witnesses-detail-scene-around-airport-after-plane-crash/29433584)
Plane crashes near Wichita... (http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/plane-crashes-near-wichita-midcontinent-airport/29429612)
Emergency crews were called to the scene at the Flight Safety Building, 1851 Airport Road, around 9:45 a.m. Thursday.
Witnesses called 911 after seeing smoke in the area. Pictures sent in to Eyewitness News appear smoke and flames were showing from a building in the area.
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Live at the scene
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The FAA released a statement saying the pilot of a twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 200 reported losing engine power just after takeoff from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. The plane crashed into the building on airport road while attempting to return to the runway.
The two fatalities were people inside the building, Fire Chief Ron Blackwell said. At least five people have been taken to a Wichita hospital for treatment, one is listed in serious condition. Others are being assessed. Five people unaccounted for, officials are still trying to identify others who may be missing.
Blackwell said there were about 100 people inside the building at the time. Firefighters had to evacuate the building because of deteriorating conditions. The building sustained serious damage, and the roof and walls collapsed. No firefighters have been injured.
Responding agencies included the Wichita Fire Department, Wichita Police Department, Mid-Continent Public Safety Department, Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Highway Patrol and the FBI. FAA investigators and the National Transportation Safety Board is at the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Mid-Continent airport says no flights have been affected as a result of the crash. However, there are traffic closures in the area, but Mid-Continent says one lane of southbound traffic is open to the terminal.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.