UK: Plane Crashes Into Homes in Kent

by Vinny | March 30, 2008 at 10:46 am | 1155 views | 7 comments

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A private Cessna aircraft has crashed into homes in Farnborough, Kent all 5 people on the plane have been killed.

Update: 5.20pm GMT According to Skynews the residents of a house that was destroyed are away on holiday.

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The crash happened at 1437 local time (0937ET), police told CNN. Emergency services are said to be on the scene at Broadwater Gardens, the UK's Press Association has reported.

Pictures from local media show large plumes of smoke billowing from homes in the area, with houses extensively damaged.

A number of homes are on fire and it is feared that at least 6 people have been killed. A pilot from another plane in the area heard a mayday call from the plane that crashed "They were experiencing some aircraft vibration in the engines." There are fears for residents in the homes, more people are likely to be at home as it is a Sunday.

A light plane has crashed into homes in Kent, leading to grave fears for residents and six people believed to be on board the aircraft.

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jordan

at 10:58 on March 30th, 2008

BREAKING:

Vinny, thanks for getting this story out so quickly. It will now show up on the home page for four hours. If new developments justify it, I'll renew this flag for another cycle.

Rachel Nixon

at 11:43 on March 30th, 2008

news wanted:

I think this is an important story and would benefit from other NowPublic contributors working on it. I've flagged it as News Wanted and invite others in relevant locations to look for more evidence.