“No survivors” after fiery plane crash at Johnson County Executive Airport
Authorities in Olathe, Kansas, are responding to a serious plane crash and fire at the Johnson County Executive Airport around 10:30 Sunday morning. Officials with the Olathe Fire Department say there were “no survivors.” Johnson County MED-ACT reported there was one person onboard the plane. The plane involved was a Piper Meridian Turbo Prop heading to Albuquerque. Eyewitnesses on the scene said the plane attempted to take off, and at some point slammed into the ground and burst into flames. Olathe Police said on Twitter that officers are helping with traffic control near 151st Street and Pflumm due to that fire, and that alternative routes may be required. The NTSB and FAA will take over the investigation.This story is developing. Refresh this page for updates.
Authorities in Olathe, Kansas, are responding to a serious plane crash and fire at the Johnson County Executive Airport around 10:30 Sunday morning.
Officials with the Olathe Fire Department say there were “no survivors.” Johnson County MED-ACT reported there was one person onboard the plane.
The plane involved was a Piper Meridian Turbo Prop heading to Albuquerque.
Eyewitnesses on the scene said the plane attempted to take off, and at some point slammed into the ground and burst into flames.
Olathe Police said on Twitter that officers are helping with traffic control near 151st Street and Pflumm due to that fire, and that alternative routes may be required.
The NTSB and FAA will take over the investigation.
This story is developing. Refresh this page for updates.
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