In a devastating incident on Saturday morning, a small plane carrying two individuals crashed into a row of townhouses in a residential area of Fairview, Oregon. The plane came down not far from the Portland International Airport and Troutdale Airport, causing significant damage and prompting evacuations of nearby residents.

According to reports, one person from a townhouse that the plane struck is currently missing. Gresham Fire Chief Scott Lewis informed the media about the situation. Neighbors residing in the adjacent townhouses have been safely evacuated as a precautionary measure.

The crash resulted in two separate impact sites due to the plane colliding with a power pole. Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer John Plock explained that the impact caused debris from the plane to scatter around the area. Additionally, footage shared on social media showed a blaze and a large plume of smoke rising above the tree line in Fairview.

The twin-engine Cessna 421C, which went down around 10:30 a.m., carried two people. However, authorities have not provided any updates regarding their condition or whereabouts.

Multiple agencies, including Gresham Fire, The Port of Portland, Portland Fire and Rescue, and Clackamas Fire, responded swiftly to the crash. Despite the proximity of the incident to the Troutdale Airport, no statement has been made about any impact on airport operations.

As a result of the plane striking the power pole, thousands of residents in the region experienced power outages. The extent of the damage caused to the townhouses and the surrounding area is still being assessed.

Both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will initiate investigations to determine the cause of the crash. Their efforts will shed light on the events leading up to the tragedy.

The local community and authorities are undoubtedly shaken by this shocking incident. Our thoughts go out to the individuals affected by this unfortunate accident, and we hope for their safe recovery.

This article will be updated as more information becomes available.