Just before 11 a.m. on January 13, a plane crash was reported near a small airport. According to the local fire department, the plane crashed into a home in the Rosewood neighborhood of Columbia, South Carolina.
The crash occurred approximately 1.5 miles from the Jim Hamilton – LB Owens Airport, just south of Rosewood Drive, according to officials.
A call about the plane crash was received by Columbia Fire just after 10:30 a.m., and arrived on the scene minutes later. Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins confirmed that the plane crashed into the back of the home, causing both the plane and the house to catch fire.
It is so far unclear whether the plane was on fire before it crashed into the home, but it has been confirmed that the plane did cause the house fire. Crews were able to extinguish the flames.
Columbia Fire Department shared the news on Twitter, writing: “RIGHT NOW: multiple @ColaFire crews are working with @ColumbiaPDSC on scene of a small plane crash on the 2900 block of Kennedy Street. Firefighters arrived to find one home on fire and the fire is now under control. 2900 block of Kennedy is closed at this time & S. Maple Street.”
RIGHT NOW: multiple @ColaFire crews are working with @ColumbiaPDSC on scene of a small plane crash on the 2900 block of Kennedy Street. Firefighters arrived to find one home on fire and the fire is now under control. 2900 block of Kennedy is closed at this time & S. Maple Street. pic.twitter.com/QIDRXahlRl
— Columbia Fire (@ColaFire) January 13, 2021
Officials are currently gathering flight information, including information about the plane’s flight pattern.
Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins also noted that one person was inside the home when the plane crashed, but was able to make it out safely.
The Richland County Coroner and several emergency crews are on the scene, including fire and rescue.
According to the Columbia Police Department, the plane that crashed is a small engine plane, and at least one person was onboard when the crash occurred. No reports have been shared regarding injuries.
The police department also reported that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been notified, and are on their way to the scene to investigate.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will also be called.
