[kellyhound]

A somber morning at Laredo International Airport turned into a tragic event when a small Piper PA-31P aircraft crashed while attempting to land, claiming the lives of both individuals on board. The incident unfolded swiftly, leaving the local community in mourning as the investigation into the crash begins.

The pilot of the Piper PA-31P raised the alarm when they observed smoke emanating from one of the plane's engines during their approach to Laredo International Airport. In a valiant effort to return safely to the airfield, the pilot initiated a maneuver to turn the aircraft around. However, this desperate attempt ended in disaster as the plane went down in a grassy area, merely 50 yards from nearby commercial buildings.

Tragically, both individuals aboard the aircraft lost their lives in the crash. As of the latest reports, their identities have not yet been disclosed to the public.

The aircraft itself is registered to a resident of Bruni, situated to the east of Laredo. Preliminary investigations indicate that the pilot promptly alerted authorities upon noticing the engine trouble, triggering emergency protocols. The subsequent attempt to land the aircraft proved perilous as the plane nosedived onto the runway, resulting in a catastrophic fire.

Laredo police confirmed that, in response to the incident, Laredo International Airport was temporarily closed to all commercial and cargo air traffic. The closure was enacted as part of safety measures and to facilitate the investigation into the crash.

[r.p.mcmurphy]

https://www.lmtonline.com/local/arti...l-12738444.php
2 confirmed fatalites.

[Ninjavandal]

Crash & Burn to be sure!

[Sharon]

Awful knowing they'd reported smoke yet nothing could be done for them