In a miraculous turn of events, a small plane crashed behind a home in southern New Hampshire on Friday morning, with the pilot emerging alive from the wreckage. The incident took place shortly after takeoff, as the Beechcraft Model 99 twin-engine turboprop cargo plane went down at the edge of a backyard in Londonderry around 7:30 a.m.

According to officials from the Londonderry Fire Department and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot, who remains unidentified, was the sole occupant of the aircraft. After being rescued from the twisted metal of the wreckage, the pilot was immediately transported to a local hospital and subsequently transferred to a hospital in Boston.

While the exact nature of the pilot's injuries has not been disclosed, fire chief Bo Butler confirmed that the pilot was conscious throughout the ordeal. The astonishing rescue was made even more challenging by the compromised state of the fuselage, making access to the pilot difficult for the rescue crews.

The doomed flight, Wiggins Air Flight 1046, was en route to Presque Isle International Airport in Maine when it crashed. Investigators revealed that the pilot radioed for help shortly after takeoff, but the exact cause of the crash remains unknown.

Photos from the scene depict the wreckage strewn amidst the wooded area, with the tail of the aircraft appearing to have broken off. Chief Butler expressed gratitude for the swift response of his team, noting that they arrived at the crash site a mere eight minutes after receiving the 911 call.

Chief Butler emphasized the gravity of the situation and applauded the successful mitigation efforts made by his team, particularly given the potential dangers posed by downed power lines and the presence of approximately 250 gallons of fuel in the aircraft. The coordination with the hazardous materials management (HAZMAT) team contributed to averting any fire.

Eyewitness accounts reveal the shock experienced by nearby residents, including Eddie Saktanaset, who owns the property neighboring the crash site. Saktanaset and his wife heard a loud boom and subsequently received calls from concerned neighbors. They discovered that the aircraft had crashed in the woods behind their house, describing the sound akin to falling trees.

Remarkably, the crash did not impact other flights utilizing the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, ensuring the continued safety of air operations in the area.

As investigations into the cause of the crash continue, the pilot and the first responders involved can breathe a collective sigh of relief that this harrowing incident did not result in greater tragedy.