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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
6 Dead After Small Plane Crashes in Ohio Neighborhood Just Minutes After Takeoff
Six people are dead after a small plane crashed into an Ohio neighborhood on Sunday, June 29, according to authorities The plane caught fire after it crashed in what a fire official described as a "heavily wooded area" The identities of the individuals killed have not been made public, but the pilots are said to have been "highly experienced"Six people have died after a small plane crashed into a neighborhood in Ohio. The crash was reported in the area of King Graves Road and Henn Hyde Road in Howland Township on Sunday, June 29, according to NBC affiliate WFMJ and CBS affiliate WKBN-TV. The Cessna 441 twin-engine went down shortly before 7 a.m., according to a statement from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), obtained by PEOPLE. Two crew members and four passengers were onboard the plane when it crashed, CBS affiliate KDKA reported. The plane took off from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport just seven minutes before the crash, according to NBC News. Howland Fire Chief Ray Pace said first responders had a 'difficult' time responding to the crash site, which was located in a 'heavily wooded area,' according to WKBN-TV. The plane was on fire when crews finally reached the site, Pace explained. The Youngstown Air Reserve Station helped extinguish the blaze, he added. It is unclear what caused the crash. The identities of the individuals who were killed have not been made public. Officials described the pilots involved in the crash as "highly experienced," according to NBC News. "These were the best of the best in terms of folks here at the field, as well as the pilots. Can't say enough about them and give anything to rewind the day and take them to breakfast instead," said Mike Hillman of Jets FBO. 'I can't say enough about them,' he continued, adding that he would 'give anything to rewind the day' and 'take them to breakfast instead.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Anthony Travena, executive director of the Western Reserve Port Authority, said, "I can't think of better people, and so our community is at a great loss, and there were really wonderful people.' He added, "It's a very tight-knit community. So, all those in the aviation community have reached out, and these are really important people to us." The NTSB has said it is investigating the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is also investigating, per the local media reports. Read the original article on People
The Independent
2 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Six people killed after plane crashes shortly after takeoff in Ohio
Six people have been killed in Ohio after a plane crashed in a heavily wooded area shortly after taking off. The incident occurred on Sunday around 7 a.m. local time, just seven minutes after the Cessna 441 – a small twin-engine plane – departed from the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. It had been headed to Bozeman, Montana. According to officials the plane was carrying two experienced crew members and four passengers. The incident was the deadliest in the area in recent history, authorities said. Howland Fire Chief Ray Pace confirmed that the bodies had all been retrieved from the wreckage, but that officers had to access the crash site using a neighbor's back yard, due to the difficult terrain. He said that crews had been alerted after a 911 caller reported hearing a large explosion behind her home and seeing flames. 'The Youngstown Air Reserve Station did assist us in extinguishing the plane that was on fire back in the woods. We have had multiple other agencies assist us, such as Trumbull County EMA, along with the drone team,' Pace said. Despite the 'extremely tragic situation', Pace told reporters that it could have been worse, noting that there were two or three residential houses in close proximity to where the aircraft came down. Anthony Travena, executive director of the Western Reserve Port Authority, said that the names and identities of the victims would not be being released in order to give their families time and space to grieve. 'We are all heartbroken and deeply saddened and offer our deepest and most sincere condolences to those affected by today's tragedy,' he said. Agents from the Federal Aviation Authority were already assisting local law enforcement, and an investigation into the incident will be conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board. Speaking of the victims, Mike Hillman, President of JETS Fix Based Operators, said: 'These were the best of the best, in terms of the folks here at the field, as well as the pilots. 'I can't say enough about them and give anything to rewind the day and take them to breakfast instead.' 'Our community's at a great loss, and these were really wonderful people,' Travena added. 'It's a very tight knit community, so all those in the aviation community have reached out. 'These are really important people to us so we're grateful for the support of our community.'
NBC News
2 days ago
- General
- NBC News
Six killed in small plane crash in northeast Ohio
Six people were killed in a small plane crash in northeast Ohio on Sunday morning, officials said. Two crew members and four passengers were on board a Cessna 441 plane that crashed seven minutes after taking off from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. NBC affiliate WFMJ of Youngstown reported that the Ohio State Highway Patrol received a call reporting a crash at 7:01 a.m. Sunday in the area of King Graves Road. It crashed into a wooded area in Howland Township, two miles east of the airport. Officials said the plane was headed to Bozeman, Montana. "We are heartbroken to report that there are no survivors," Anthony Trevena, Executive Director at Western Reserve Port Authority, said at a Sunday news conference. First responders retrieved the bodies from the wreckage, and they are with the coroner's office. Identities are pending next of kin notification. The National Transportation Safety Board was on site Sunday evening and is investigating the cause of the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration is also aiding in the investigation. Howland Township Fire Chief Ray Pace said it was difficult to access the plane as it landed in a heavily wooded area between King Graves Road and Spring Run Road. Authorities could only put out a fire at the crash site through those roads and a person's backyard. Pace said the tragedy is likely the deadliest plane crash in the county's history. Officials said the pilots were "highly experienced." "These were the best of the best in terms of folks here at the field as well as the pilots. Can't say enough about them and give anything to rewind the day and take them to breakfast instead," Mike Hillman of Jets FBO said. "I can't think of better people. So our community is at a great loss, and these were really wonderful people. It's a very tight-knit community, so all those in the aviation community have reached out. These are really important people to us, so we're grateful for the support of our community," Trevena added.
The Hill
3 days ago
- General
- The Hill
Small plane crashes behind Ohio home: authorities
HOWLAND, Ohio (WKBN) — Authorities, including the local coroner, are on the scene after a small plane reportedly crashed behind an Ohio home early Sunday morning. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 7 a.m. ET along King Graves Road NE in Howland, about 55 miles east of Akron. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the plane was a twin-engine Cessna 441. Howland Fire Chief Ray Pace said the 911 caller reported hearing a large explosion behind her home and seeing flames. Smoke could be seen rising from the area via a weather camera from the nearby Youngstown/Warren Regional Airport. According to Pace, the plane crashed in a wooded area behind the home. Nexstar's WKBN reported seeing crime scene tape in the area, as well as crews using a drone, the Trumbull County HAZMAT team, and a local power company. Multiple roads in the area have also been closed. No additional details were immediately available. Andrew Peterson contributed to this report.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New paramedic training program coming to Trumbull County
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) — A new paramedic training program is coming soon to Trumbull County, and organizers are now accepting applications for the program. Current EMTs who want to upgrade the level of care they're able to provide will soon be able to get the necessary training through the paramedic training program, organized by Howland Training Center, University Hospitals, and Trumbull Career & Technical Center. 'Right now, there is not a paramedic school offered in Trumbull County. So, this is going to fill a very large void,' said Howland Township Fire Chief Ray Pace. It starts July 30 and is broken up into two parts over the course of a year, beginning with the anatomy and physiology prerequisite. Students who successfully complete the class with at least an 80% can then move on to paramedic school. 'It's a lot of education, classroom time. We have skills labs that'll be teaching competency-based training, and then you also do ride times, not only in an ambulance but you do hospital time as well,' Pace said. The goal is to offer the classes closer to home. Currently, students have to travel outside the county to receive the training needed to obtain a paramedic certification. 'We believe that if we're able to offer this education more locally, hopefully we can have more students put more paramedics back into all of our local communities,' Pace said. Organizers are looking to have about a dozen students in the inaugural class. Applicants need to have a current Ohio EMT certification. The total cost is $1,000 for the required anatomy and physiology course and $5,500 for the paramedic course. The anatomy and physiology course begins July 30 and ends Sept. 17. Classes will be held Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 9:30 pm. The paramedic class begins Sept. 22 and will end July 1, 2026. Classes will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and every other Saturday starting Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Applications are open now. Anyone interested in enrolling in the training program can apply online at and choose 'Trumbull Career & Technical Center' under the location tab. Trumbull Career & Technical Center is located at 528 Educational Highway in Warren. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
