Shortly before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, residents in the area witnessed a horrifying sight – a small airplane spiraling ominously toward the ground. Multiple frantic calls were made to 911 as the plane descended in a frightening descent.A resident of Newberg recorded the terrifying descent and posted the video on Facebook. In the footage, panic and fear are palpable as the plane nosedives towards the ground. The footage serves as a grim reminder of the tragedy that was unfolding.First responders from the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Service raced to the scene. Their arrival revealed a grim scene – the plane had crashed through the roof of a home, partially resting inside the house and extending into the backyard.
Upon initial examination, emergency responders found two individuals amidst the wreckage. Tragically, one person was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was seriously injured. The injured victim, identified as 20-year-old Emily Hurd from Spokane, was quickly airlifted to a Portland trauma hospital.
As the response efforts continued, firefighters discovered yet another victim in the wreckage, also deceased. Miraculously, multiple individuals were inside the home when the plane crashed into it. However, all of them managed to evacuate safely, with no injuries reported among the occupants.
The Red Cross has stepped in to provide assistance to the family whose home was destroyed in the crash. Both the aircraft and the house avoided catching fire.
According to records from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft was registered to Hillsboro Aero Academy, a flight training school. Local authorities are collaborating with the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
Emily Hurd, the injured survivor, has undergone surgery. Her family emphasizes the critical nature of the next few hours and days in determining her long-term recovery. Tragically, the two friends who lost their lives in the crash were pursuing their dreams of becoming pilots.
The Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Service advised Newberg residents to avoid the crash site as investigations continue. As this tight-knit community rallies together in the face of unimaginable tragedy, their support will be instrumental in helping those affected find strength and healing in the days ahead.
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