Three people were killed Thursday evening after a small plane crashed in Bath Township, Michigan, according to local authorities.
The incident occurred around 5 p.m., when emergency crews from the Bath Township Fire Department and Police Department responded to reports of a downed aircraft near the intersection of Clark Road and Peacock Road, officials said in a statement released Thursday night.
All Three Occupants Confirmed Dead
Authorities confirmed that three passengers were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash. Sadly, all three were found deceased at the scene.
City officials have not yet released the identities of the victims pending notification of their families.
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FAA and Local Agencies Leading Investigation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken over the investigation into what caused the plane to go down. Officials said it remains unclear what led to the crash or where the plane was headed before impact.
In addition to Bath Township emergency personnel, mutual aid partners assisted at the scene to help secure the crash site and support recovery efforts.
Further Updates Expected
Authorities said more information will be released as the investigation continues. The FAA is expected to coordinate with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to determine the cause of the crash.
