Two people were killed Thursday when a small plane crashed in Bar Harbor, Maine authorities said.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane crashed near Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport shortly before 12:30 p.m.
The doomed aircraft had taken off from Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey.
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Airport Manager Leroy Muise said the crash occurred at the end of a runway and caused a fire.
“Regrettably, two souls aboard the aircraft lost their lives as a result of the crash and ensuing fire,” Muise added.
The victims’ identities were not immediately made public. Multiple agencies responded to the incident with a priority of providing “aid to those involved” and ensuring “the safety and effectiveness of emergency responders.”
