Five people have reportedly lost their lives in a tragic plane crash near Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday night. The single-engine plane, which was coming from Kentucky, crashed into a grassy area near Interstate 40 and burst into flames, authorities said.
The pilot of the plane had contacted the control tower at John C. Tune Airport around 7:40 p.m. ET, reporting engine and power failure and requesting an emergency landing. However, the pilot later said that the plane would not make it to the airport, according to Don Aaron, the public affairs director for the Nashville Metropolitan Police.
Witnesses told the police that the plane was clearly in distress as it flew over the interstate, before hitting the ground and exploding. The impact was so severe that it left no survivors, according to Kendra Loney, a spokesperson for the Nashville Fire Department.
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The police have not yet released the names or the ages of the victims. They are also working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to determine the cause and the origin of the crash.
The crash caused a temporary closure of parts of the interstate, but no other vehicles or buildings were affected by the incident. The crash also sparked a fire that was quickly extinguished by the firefighters, who preserved some evidence from the scene.
The crash was one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Tennessee’s history, and shocked the local community and the Canadian consulate.
The incident also triggered many to ask why there have been many small plane crashes in recent times in the US, especially near Nashville. Amongst the many reasons hinted by many include; alien activity, poor/change in maintenance, and COVID-19 vaccination.
