Small Plane Crash in Fairview Neighborhood Leaves Three Missing
ICARO Media Group
In a tragic incident on Saturday morning, a small plane crashed in a residential area of Fairview, Oregon, leaving three individuals missing. The crash occurred at approximately 10:20 a.m. near the Troutdale airport, according to a statement released by the Port of Portland.
Gresham Fire Chief Scott Lewis provided an update in the afternoon, revealing that two people were aboard the ill-fated plane, while one individual from a nearby townhome remains missing. The crash has also resulted in the displacement of at least five families, although no deaths have been confirmed so far.
Raw video footage captured the aftermath of the small plane crash, showing a townhome engulfed in flames. Prompt response from firefighters helped extinguish the flames within a few hours. Chief Lewis reported that two people at the scene received medical treatment from paramedics.
Port of Portland spokesperson stated that the plane had departed from the Troutdale airport before the crash occurred, but further details regarding the cause of the accident and the extent of the damage remain unclear at this time. The incident also caused approximately 9,000 reported power outages in the immediate area.
As information continues to unfold, this remains a developing story. Stay tuned for further updates on this tragic incident in Fairview.