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Officials investigating deadly plane crash in Keene, NH

The plane struck a multi-family building near the Keene Airport.

KEENE, N.H. — Story via Boston 25 News (WFXT)

Officials are investigating a deadly plane crash that happened in the city of Keene, N.H., Friday night.

The crash took place near the Hope Chapel, shortly before 7 p.m., according to officials.

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The plane struck a multi-family building near the Keene Airport, according to a post on the City of Keene’s Facebook page. “Unfortunately those on the plane have perished,” the post continued. No one from the multi-unit building was injured, according to the city.

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Flames could be seen coming from the building shortly after the crash.

“It felt like I was standing by a bonfire, that’s how hot. I could already feel it,” said Scott Gauthier who lives in the multi-unit building.

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The FAA says the plane that crashed is a single-engine Beechcraft Sierra.

Both the FAA and the NTSB are investigating the crash.

Original story here.

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