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Ohio Plane Crash Claims Two Lives as Aircraft Hits Akron House

Akron: Two people died after a plane crashed into a house in Akron, Ohio, on Thursday afternoon, local and federal officials said. Authorities confirmed that the two victims were aboard the aircraft, while no injuries were reported among those inside the home.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Federal Aviation Administration identified the aircraft as a Piper PA-28 carrying only two people. The agency also noted that the National Transportation Safety Board will oversee the investigation into the crash to determine the cause.

The Akron Fire Department reported that the house caught fire after the plane went down. Videos shared online showed flames engulfing the garage area as sirens could be heard nearby. District Fire Chief Sierjie Lash stated that emergency crews were still working at the scene with assistance from several local and state agencies, including the state fire marshal's office.

According to the State Highway Patrol, the plane had taken off from Akron Fulton Regional Airport, which is located about three miles, or nearly 4.8 kilometers, east of the crash site.